JP2013132369A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing execution frequency of a forenotice performance.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 executes a variable display game on the basis of entry of a game ball in an operation-start winning area 100. The operation-start winning area 100 includes: a receiving hole 101; a flow passage 150 for making a received game ball flow down therethrough; a performance device 200 capable of executing a prescribed performance using the game ball flowing down through the flow passage 150; and a ball flow-in detecting part 107 for detecting that the game ball flows in the flow passages 150. A game control means 600 includes an operation-start storage means, and a predetermination means that, before executing the variable display game, determines result information on the variable display game to be executed based on the operation-start storage. A performance control means 700 includes a forenotice performance execution means that, when the flow-in of the game ball is detected by the ball flow-in detecting part 107 and there is the operation-start storage, controls the performance device 200 on the basis of the determination means so as to execute the forenotice performance.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a notice effect related to a result of a variable display game according to a progress state of a game.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, a game area is defined on the surface of the game board, and a display unit having a start winning area where a game ball can be won and a display unit capable of displaying identification information and the like are displayed in the game area. In some cases, a center case or the like having an opening that makes the display portion visible can be arranged.

  Such a gaming machine executes a variable display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information (symbols, symbols, etc.) are changed on the display unit based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area. When the result mode of the plurality of identification information stopped after the lapse of the predetermined time in the variable display game becomes a special result mode set in advance, a special game state (a big hit state) in which a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player is set. The player can earn many profits.

  In addition, when a game ball wins in the start winning area during execution of the variable display game, etc., the start right for starting the variable display game is stored as a start memory (holding memory) up to four, and based on the win The acquired jackpot determination random number is stored in the corresponding start storage area (holding storage area). Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a notice effect for informing the player of the result of the variable display game is executed based on the jackpot determination random number stored in the start storage area before the execution of the variable display game.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that includes a rotating member having a plurality of holes in a stage portion of a center case and rotationally drives the rotating member. In this gaming machine, a notice effect is executed when a game ball having a start-up memory and rolling on the stage enters a predetermined hole of the rotating member.

JP 2010-259580 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when there is no start memory, even if the game ball enters a predetermined hole of the rotating member, the notice effect is not executed, and the notice effect is executed less frequently, I was not able to fully enhance the fun of the game.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and it is possible to increase the execution frequency of the notice effect by executing the notice effect using the game ball after winning the start winning area. An object is to provide a gaming machine.

  The present invention relates to a start winning area provided in a game area of a game board, and a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information based on winning of a game ball in the start winning area. A game control means for comprehensively controlling the game, and an effect control means for controlling an effect related to the progress of the game based on a command from the game control means, and the execution result of the variable display game is predetermined. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a special result is obtained, the start winning area includes a receiving port for receiving a game ball and a gaming ball received from the receiving port. A downflow passage, an effect device capable of executing a predetermined effect using a game ball flowing down the downflow passage, and a ball inflow detection unit that detects that a game ball has flowed into the downflow passage, The technique control means stores start storage means for storing the execution right of the variable display game up to a predetermined upper limit number as start memory based on winning of the game ball in the start winning area, and the start memory means stored in the start memory means Pre-determining means for determining the result information of the variable display game executed based on the start-up memory before executing the variable display game, and the effect control means uses the ball inflow detection unit to inflow of game balls And when the start-up memory is detected, the effect device is controlled based on the determination result of the pre-determination means, thereby informing the player of the result information of the variable display game before execution. A notice effect execution means for executing the effect is provided.

  According to the present invention, since it is configured to execute the notice effect by the effect device using the game ball after winning in the start winning area, the execution frequency of the notice effect based on the start memory can be increased. It becomes possible to enhance the interest of.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine in a state where the front frame and the glass frame are closed. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine in a state where only the glass frame is opened. It is a front view of the game board with which a gaming machine is equipped. It is a front perspective view of the 2nd starting prize-winning unit. It is a back perspective view of the 2nd starting prize-winning unit. It is a back perspective view of the 2nd starting prize-winning unit of a state where a cover member and a notice production device were removed. (A)-(D) is a figure explaining distribution of the game ball in the 2nd starting prize-winning unit. (A) And (B) is the front view and perspective view of a 2nd start winning unit in the state which removed the decorative board. (A) And (B) is the front view and perspective view of a 2nd start winning unit in the state which removed the decoration member. (A) is a front perspective view of the notice effect device, and (B) is an exploded perspective view of a rotating body of the notice effect device. (A) And (B) is the front view and top view of a rotary body. (A) And (B) is the front view and top view of a rotary body of the state holding the game ball. (A) And (B) is the side view and back perspective view of the light emission part which comprise a rotary body. (A) And (B) is the front perspective view and back perspective view of a light emission part. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the game control apparatus of a game machine. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the presentation control apparatus of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the various drive motors which comprise the board production | presentation apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of LED of the notice production device which comprises a board production device. It is a flowchart of the first half of the main process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart of the latter half part of the main process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure game process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st scene control process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the fluctuation | variation which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the motor control process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the motor control setting process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the motor control setting process at the time of an event which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the notice effect control setting process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a front view of the rotary body of a notice production device. It is a flowchart which shows the decoration control process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the decoration control setting process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the event decoration control setting process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the notice effect decoration control setting process which an effect control apparatus performs. (A)-(F) is a figure which shows an example of the notice effect by the notice effect apparatus. (A) is the figure which illustrated the expectation degree of the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on each start memory. (B) is a figure which shows an example of the notice effect when a game ball is hold | maintained at the 2nd-4th accommodation hole of a rotary body, (C) is a game ball in the 5th accommodation hole 232 of a rotary body. It is a figure which shows an example of the notice effect when the is held. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of starting memory | storage. (A) And (B) is the front view and front perspective view of the 2nd start winning unit by a modification. (A) And (B) is a disassembled perspective view of the notice production device of the 2nd starting prize-winning unit by a modification. (A)-(C) is a figure explaining the rotary body holding a game ball.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the gaming machine, front, rear, left, and right refer to a direction (a direction viewed from the player) viewed from the gaming machine.

  A gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 with the front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 closed. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 with only the glass frame 6 opened.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 includes an opening / closing frame 4 whose right side portion is attached to a main body frame 2 fixed to an island facility via a hinge 3 so as to be freely opened and closed. The open / close frame 4 includes a front frame 5 and a glass frame 6.

  A game board 30 (see FIG. 3) is disposed on the front frame 5, and a glass frame 6 having a cover glass 6 a that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached. The front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 can be opened individually. For example, only the glass frame 6 can be opened to access the game area 31 (see FIG. 3) of the game board 30. Further, by opening the front frame 5 in a state where the glass frame 6 is not opened, it is possible to access a game control device 600 (see FIG. 15) or the like disposed on the back side of the game board 30.

  A decorative member 7 is disposed around the cover glass 6 a of the glass frame 6. A frame decoration device 21 (see FIG. 16) configured by LEDs or the like is accommodated inside the decoration member 7, and the light emission mode of the decoration member 7 can be adjusted by controlling the frame decoration device 21.

  An illumination unit 8 is disposed above the glass frame 6, and a movable illumination 9 is disposed on the left and right sides of the illumination unit 8. The illumination unit 8 accommodates an illumination member such as an LED inside, and performs a light emission effect according to the gaming state. The movable illumination 9 includes an illumination member such as an LED, and a frame effect device 22 (see FIG. 16) that includes an illumination drive motor that drives the illumination member. The frame effect device 22 of the movable illumination 9 is controlled so as to drive (for example, rotationally drive) the illumination member according to the gaming state. In addition, the illumination member arrange | positioned inside the illumination unit 8 and the movable illumination 9 also comprises some frame decoration apparatuses 21 (refer FIG. 16).

  The gaming machine 1 includes an upper speaker 10a and a lower speaker 10b that emit sound effects, alarm sounds, notification sounds, and the like. The upper speaker 10 a is disposed on both upper side portions of the glass frame 6, and the lower speaker 10 b is disposed below the upper plate 11 a constituting the upper plate unit 11.

  A gaming state notification LED 12 for notifying abnormality in the gaming machine 1 is provided on the upper right side of the movable illumination 9 disposed on the left side. When an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 1, the gaming state notification LED 12 is turned on or blinks, and a notification sound for notifying the abnormality is output from the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b.

  Abnormalities occurring in the gaming machine 1 include failure of the gaming machine 1 and implementation of fraud. The illegal act includes, for example, an act of illegally manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet or an act of vibrating the gaming machine 1. These fraudulent acts are detected by detecting magnetism with the magnetic sensor switch 23 (see FIG. 15) or detecting vibration with the vibration sensor switch 24 (see FIG. 15).

  Further, the act of opening the open / close frame 4 illegally is also included in the illegal act. The open / closed state of the front frame 5 is detected by a front frame open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 15), and the open / closed state of the glass frame 6 is detected by a glass frame open detection switch 26 (see FIG. 15).

  An upper plate unit 11 including an upper plate 11 a is provided at the lower part of the glass frame 6. The game balls stored in the upper plate 11a are supplied to a ball launcher 500 (see FIG. 2) provided at the lower part of the front frame 5.

  The fixed panel 13 fixed to the lower portion of the front frame 5 is provided with a lower plate 14 and an operation unit 15 for controlling the operation of the ball launching device 500. When the player turns the operation unit 15, the ball launching device 500 launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 11 a to the game area 31 (see FIG. 3) of the game board 30. The lower plate 14 is provided with a ball removal mechanism 16 for discharging game balls stored in the lower plate 14 to the outside.

  The upper plate unit 11 is provided with an effect button 17 for receiving an operation input from a player on the front side of the upper plate 11a. By operating the effect button 17 by the player, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in a special figure variable display game on the variable display device 35 (see FIG. 3), and in the normal game state. An effect pattern (effect mode) can be changed.

  The normal gaming state is a gaming state in which a specific gaming state has not occurred. The specific gaming state is, for example, a probability variation state in which the probability of a special figure fluctuation display game result is a big hit, a short time state that improves the number of executions per unit time of the special figure fluctuation display game, ) Etc.

  A select button 29 that can be operated by the player is provided on the left side of the effect button 17. The select button 29 is a button used when selecting various conditions.

  Below the decorative member 7 of the glass frame 6, a ball lending button 18 that is operated when a player rents a game ball, and a discharge button 19 that is operated to discharge a prepaid card or the like from a card unit (not shown). Are arranged. Between the ball lending button 18 and the discharge button 19, a balance display unit 20 for displaying a balance of a prepaid card or the like is provided.

  With reference to FIG. 3, the gaming board 30 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 30.

  The game board 30 is provided with guide rails 33 as partition members on the surface of a rectangular game board main body 32 made of plywood, plastic, or the like, thereby forming a substantially circular game region 31.

  A center case 34 having an opening 34 a is disposed in the game area 31. An opening having a shape along the outer periphery of the center case 34 is formed in the game board 30, and the center case 34 is fitted into the opening of the game board 30 from the front.

  On the back side of the game board 30, a control base unit including a variable display device 35 is disposed. The variation display device 35 includes a display unit (display screen) 35a capable of displaying a decorative special figure variation display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information varies.

  In addition to the variable display device 35, the control base unit is provided with a movable decoration device 70 capable of executing an operation effect and a light emission effect. The movable decoration device 70 includes a first movable effect device 71 provided at a position corresponding to the lower portion of the center case 34 and a second movable effect device 72 provided at positions corresponding to the side portion and the upper portion of the center case 34. Has been.

  The opening 34 a of the center case 34 is provided corresponding to the display unit 35 a of the variable display device 35, and the display unit 35 a of the variable display device 35 is visible through the opening 34 a of the center case 34. . The display unit 35a of the variation display device 35 is a liquid crystal display capable of displaying an arbitrary image, and is based on the progress of the game, such as a plurality of identification information (decoration special drawing) and characters that produce a special ornament variation display game. An image is displayed. The variable display device 35 has a plurality of variable display areas (for example, three display areas on the left side, the center, and the right side) on the display unit 35a, and is configured to be able to display an independent image in each display area. ing.

  The game area 31 on the right side of the center case 34 is provided with a normal figure start gate 36 that establishes a normal symbol (normal figure) variable display game start condition when a game ball passes.

  The game area 31 below the center case 34 is provided with a first start prize opening 37 (start prize area) for providing a start condition for the first special symbol (first special figure) variable display game based on the winning of the game ball. Established. In the center case 34, the warp passage 81 for guiding the game balls flowing down the game area 31 to the inside of the center case 34 and the game balls passing through the warp passage 81 can roll and roll. A stage portion 82 is provided for allowing the game ball to flow down to the game area 31 above the first start winning opening 37.

  On the right side of the center case 34, a second starting winning unit 100 (starting winning area) is provided that gives a start condition for the second special symbol (second special figure) variable display game based on the winning of a game ball. . The second start winning unit 100 includes a receiving port 101 that can receive a game ball in the unit, and an opening / closing unit 102 that opens and closes the receiving port 101. The receiving port 101 is disposed so as to be positioned below the usual start gate 36. The detailed configuration of the second start winning unit 100 will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  When the opening / closing part 102 closes the receiving port 101, the game ball flowing down the game area 31 is in a state where it cannot enter the second start winning unit 100 (a disadvantageous state for the player), and the game ball is in the second start The winning unit 100 flows down without winning.

  On the other hand, when the result of the normal variation display game is a win and the opening / closing part 102 opens the receiving port 101, the game ball flowing down the game area 31 tends to flow into the second start winning unit 100 (game) This is an advantageous state for a person. The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing part 102 provided in the second start winning unit 100 is controlled by the game control device 600 (see FIG. 16). The game control device 600 generates a short-time state (a general power support state) as a specific game state by increasing the frequency of occurrence of the easy-to-win state or increasing the occurrence time of the easy-to-win state.

  In the game areas 31 on both the left and right sides of the first start winning opening 37, a plurality of general winning openings 40 are provided which satisfy only the conditions for paying out a winning ball when a winning game ball is won.

  In the game area 31 between the first start winning opening 37 and the right general winning opening 40, the large winning opening solenoid 28 (see FIG. 15) can be rotated and opened in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted forward. A special variable winning device 41 having a large winning opening having an open / close door 41a in the form of an attacker is provided. When the result of the special figure fluctuation display game (first or second special figure fluctuation display game) is a big hit, the special variable prize winning device 41 is in an open state from a state in which the big prize opening is closed (blocking state disadvantageous to the player). By converting to (a state advantageous to the player) and facilitating the inflow of the game ball into the special winning opening, the player is given a prize ball.

  In addition to the above-described start winning opening, the game area 31 includes a flow direction changing member such as a windmill or obstacle nail that changes the flow direction of the game ball, and an out port for collecting the game ball that has flowed down without winning. 42 is disposed.

  In the lower right part of the game board 30, a special figure fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game (the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game), the special figure winning memory number (the first special figure) Fluctuation display game and second special figure fluctuation display game start memory number), ordinary figure fluctuation display game usual figure fluctuation display, ordinary figure winning memory number (ordinary figure fluctuation display game start memory number), and determination of jackpot A status indicator 50 for displaying the number of rounds and the like is provided.

  In the gaming machine 1, the game ball launched by the ball launching device 500 (see FIG. 2) is launched into the game area 31 through the launch ball guide passage 43 defined along the inner peripheral wall of the guide rail 33, The game area 31 flows down while changing the falling direction by a direction changing member (not shown).

  The firing ball guide passage 43 is formed by the guide rail 33 and the inner rail 44, and a valve body 43a is provided at the end of the inner rail 44 located at the outlet of the firing ball guide passage 43. The lower end of the valve body 43 a is fixed to the inner rail 44, and the valve body 43 a is disposed so as to close the outlet of the firing ball guide passage 43. The valve body 43a is a leaf spring member made of a metal plate, and allows a game ball to be launched from the launch ball guide passage 43 to the game region 31 while playing from the game region 31 side to the launch ball guide passage 43. The back flow of the sphere is prohibited.

  According to the gaming machine 1, the player left strikes (adjusts the firing force of the game ball and strikes the fired game ball to flow down through the left side of the center case 34) or right strike. (Adjusting the launch force of the game ball and launching the fired game ball so that it flows down through the right side of the center case 34). In a normal game state such as immediately after the game starts The player makes a left turn, and the player makes a right turn in a big hit game state or in a short time state (general power support state). Note that a left-handed or right-handed instruction is displayed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 so that the player can easily make a game according to the gaming state.

  When left-handed, the game ball flows down the game area 31 on the left side of the center case 34, and the first winning prize opening 37 and the general winning opening provided on the left side of the first starting prize opening 37 are displayed. The player wins the prize 40 or is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 1 through the out port 42 provided at the bottom of the gaming area 31. The game ball guided to the stage portion 82 through the warp passage 81 also wins the first start winning opening 37 or wins the general winning opening 40 on the left side of the first starting winning opening 37. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 40 or the first start winning opening 37, the number of game balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning opening is paid out to the player as a winning ball.

  When a game ball wins in the first start winning opening 37, the first special figure variation display game is executed on the status display 50, and the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the first special figure variation display game is displayed in a variable manner. It is executed by the device 35. In the variation display device 35, a decoration special figure variation display game in which identification information composed of three numbers and the like varies (scrolls) is started, and an image related to the decoration special diagram variation display game is displayed on the display unit 35a. When the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 37 at a predetermined timing, the result of the first special figure variation display game is a special result (big hit), and in the decorative special figure variation display game, three pieces of identification information are obtained. Stop with the (special decorations) lined up. In this case, the open / close door 41a of the special variable winning device 41 is opened, and a big hit gaming state (special gaming state) is entered.

  During the big hit gaming state, in order to make the game ball win a big winning opening of the special variable winning device 41, the player makes a right strike.

  When a right strike is made, the game ball flows down the game area 31 on the right side of the center case 34. The special winning opening of the special variable prize winning device 41 removes the game ball from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) that does not accept the game ball until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number of game balls have won the grand prize port. The open state is easy to accept (a state advantageous to the player). When a game ball wins a big winning opening, a player is given a game value capable of acquiring many game balls. One round is defined as opening the grand prize opening until a predetermined number of game balls are won in the big prize opening or a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening of the grand prize opening. The number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times) is continued.

  By the way, when the stop symbol at the time of the big hit is a specific symbol or the like, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state becomes a short time state. The time-short state is continued until the special figure variation display game is played 100 times, that is, until the total number of executions of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game reaches 100 times. The gaming machine 1 is set so as to make a right turn during the time-short state. Note that if a short-time state does not occur after the big hit gaming state, a left-handed instruction is displayed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35, and the player left-handed.

  When a right-handed strike is made during the short-time state and the game ball passes through the usual figure start gate 36, a usual figure change display game is started on the state display 50. When the game ball is passed to the usual figure start gate 36 at a predetermined timing, the result of the usual figure change display game is won. In this case, the opening / closing part 102 of the second start winning unit 100 opens the receiving port 101, and the possibility of winning a game ball to the second starting winning unit 100 is increased.

  When the game ball wins the second start winning unit 100 through the receiving port 101, the state indicator 50 executes the second special figure variation display game, and the decorative special figure corresponding to the second special figure variation display game. A variation display game is executed by the variation display device 35. In the variation display device 35, a decoration special figure variation display game in which identification information composed of three numbers and the like varies (scrolls) is started, and an image related to the decoration special diagram variation display game is displayed on the display unit 35a. When a game ball is awarded to the second start winning unit 100 at a predetermined timing, the result of the second special figure variation display game is a special result (big hit), and in the decorative special figure variation display game, three pieces of identification information are obtained. Stop with the (special decorations) lined up. In this case, the open / close door 41a of the special variable winning device 41 is opened, and a big hit gaming state (special gaming state) is entered.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game progresses while the player makes a left strike or a right strike.

<Second starting prize-winning unit>
The second start winning unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of the second start winning unit 100. FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view of the second start winning unit 100. FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view of the second start winning unit 100 with the cover member 120 and the notice effect device 200 removed. FIG. 7A to FIG. 7D are diagrams for explaining the distribution of game balls in the second start winning unit 100. 7A and 7B show a case where game balls are distributed to the second passage 153, and FIGS. 7C and 7D show a case where game balls are distributed to the first passage 152.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the second start winning unit 100 includes a base member 110 fixed to the center case 34, a cover member 120 that covers the back surface of the base member 110, a base member 110, and a cover member 120. A partition member 130 disposed between them, and a notice effect device 200 capable of executing a notice effect related to the result of the special figure variation display game according to the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a plated decorative member 103 is provided on the front surface of the base member 110.

  In addition, a receiving port 101 for receiving a game ball flowing down the game area 31 (see FIG. 2) in the second start winning unit 100 is formed on the upper front surface of the base member 110. The base member 110 is provided with an opening / closing part 102 at a position corresponding to the receiving port 101. The opening / closing part 102 is driven by a first solenoid 105 (see FIG. 5), and converts the state of the receiving port 101 into an open state where a game ball can be received and a closed state where a game ball cannot be received. The first solenoid 105 (general power solenoid) is installed on the back surface of the base member 110 via the stay 104.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a rotation shaft 141 is provided at the lower end of the opening / closing portion 102 (see FIG. 4), and the rotation shaft 141 is rotatably supported in a bearing hole formed in the base member 110. Is done. The end of the rotating shaft 141 protruding from the back surface of the base member 110 is fixed to one end of a link 142 that is connected to the arm 144 of the first solenoid 105. A shaft 143 is provided at the other end of the link 142, and the shaft 143 is connected to the lower end of the arm 144 fixed to the plunger of the first solenoid 105. The driving force of the first solenoid 105 is transmitted to the rotating shaft 141 via the arm 144 and the link 142. As the rotation shaft 141 rotates based on the driving force of the first solenoid 105, the opening / closing unit 102 changes the open / closed state of the receiving port 101.

  The open / close unit 102 is configured to guide the game ball flowing down the game area 31 to the receiving port 101 in the open state. Therefore, the game ball easily flows into the second start winning unit 100 while the opening / closing part 102 opens the receiving port 101.

  A restriction shaft 145 is provided on the center rear surface of the opening / closing portion 102, and the restriction shaft 145 is inserted into an arc-shaped restriction groove 111 formed in the base member 110. The rotation range of the restriction shaft 145 is defined by the restriction groove 111.

  As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7A, the game ball received through the receiving port 101 flows down into the second start winning unit 100 by the base member 110, the cover member 120, and the partition member 130. A flow-down passage 150 is formed. The downflow passage 150 is formed by meandering in the vertical direction. In order to facilitate understanding of the flow-down passage 150, the description of the cover member 120 and the partition member 130 is omitted in FIG. 6, and the description of the base member 110 is omitted in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the flow-down passage 150 includes an upper passage 151 for flowing the game ball received from the receiving port 101, and a notice effect device 200 downstream from the downstream end of the upper passage 151 to bring the game ball downstream. And a second passage 153 branched from the downstream end of the upper passage 151 and leading to a discharge passage 154 for discharging the game ball to the outside of the gaming machine 1.

  The upper passage 151 is formed to be curved so as to guide the game ball flowing down from the receiving port 101 from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction. The upper passage 151 is a passage formed with a width of about two game balls in the front-rear direction.

  A second start port switch 602 that detects that a game ball has flowed (winned) into the second start winning unit 100 is provided upstream of the upper passage 151. When the second start port switch 602 detects the passing of the game ball, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player.

  The first passage 152 is connected to the downstream end near the front side of the upper passage 151, and the second passage 153 is connected to the downstream end near the rear side of the upper passage 151. As described above, the second passage 153 is provided behind the first passage 152 in parallel with the first passage 152. Since the reception port 101 causes the game ball to flow down toward the front side of the upper passage 151, the game ball received from the reception port 101 flows down from the upper passage 151 toward the first passage 152.

  The game ball rolling surface 152 a of the first passage 152 and the game ball rolling surface 153 a of the second passage 153 are formed by the partition member 130. The first passage 152 and the second passage 153 are separated by a rib-like wall portion 156 that is formed to protrude between the game ball rolling surface 152a and the game ball rolling surface 153a. By separating the first passage 152 and the second passage 153 by the wall portion 156, the game ball can be prevented from flowing from one passage to the other passage.

  The game ball rolling surface 153a of the second passage 153 is formed at a position lower than the game ball rolling surface 152a of the first passage 152 so that the first passage 152 and the second passage 153 are separated from each other. Also good.

  The downstream end of the first passage 152 is connected to a supply passage 161 that supplies the game ball to the notice effect device 200. The supply passage 161 is a passage extending in the vertical direction. In the middle of the supply passage 161, a game ball detection sensor 107 (ball inflow detection unit) that detects that a game ball passes through the first passage 152 and the supply passage 161 and is supplied to the notice effect device 200 is provided. The game ball that has passed through the supply passage 161 is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 1 after being used for the notice effect of the notice effect device 200.

  The downstream end of the second passage 153 is connected to a discharge passage 154 that discharges the game ball to the outside of the gaming machine 1. In the middle of the discharge passage 154, a game ball detection sensor 108 (see FIG. 6) that detects that a game ball has passed through the second passage 153 and the discharge passage 154 is provided. The game ball detection sensor 108 is installed at a position higher than the game ball detection sensor 107 in the vertical direction.

  The second start winning unit 100 described above distributes the game balls received from the receiving port 101 to the first passage 152 that leads to the notice effect device 200 or the second passage 153 that leads to the outside of the gaming machine 1 as it is. 170 is further provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7B, the allocating portion 170 is a substantially L-shaped member, and the base end portion 171 of the allocating portion 170 is rotatably arranged with respect to the partition member 130. ing. A cutout portion 151a penetrating in the vertical direction is formed at a downstream end portion of the upper passage 151 on the first passage 152 side, and a tip portion 172 of the sorting portion 170 is configured to be able to pass through the cutout portion 151a. The allocating unit 170 is rotated based on the driving force of the second solenoid 106, and the distal end 172 can appear and disappear in the upper passage 151 according to the rotating state of the allocating unit 170.

  A rotation shaft 173 (see FIG. 6) extending rearward is disposed at a corner of the distribution unit 170. The rotation shaft 173 of the distribution unit 170 is coupled to the lower end of a link 174 (see FIG. 6) that is connected to the plunger of the second solenoid 106. The second solenoid 106 is disposed on the back surface of the base member 110 via the stay 104. A first solenoid 105 and a second solenoid 106 are installed adjacent to the stay 104.

  With reference to FIG. 7A to FIG. 7D, the distribution of game balls in the second start winning unit 100 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 7C and FIG. 7D, when the universal display game is won, the first solenoid 105 is turned on, and the opening / closing part 102 is rotated to receive the receiving port 101 (FIG. 4). Will be open. When the receiving port 101 changes from the closed state to the open state, the second solenoid 106 is turned off. At this time, the tip portion 172 of the sorting portion 170 is retracted out of the upper passage 151, and the game ball that has flowed into the upper passage 151 from the receiving port 101 is guided to the first passage 152. The game balls that have passed through the first passage 152 are supplied to the notice effect device 200 through the supply passage 161.

  As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, when a predetermined time elapses after the opening / closing part 102 opens the receiving port 101 (see FIG. 4), the first solenoid 105 is turned off, and the receiving port 101 is opened. The opening / closing part 102 rotates to close. When the receiving port 101 changes from the open state to the closed state, the second solenoid 106 is turned on, and the distribution unit 170 rotates upward. Thereby, the front-end | tip part 172 of the distribution part 170 protrudes upwards from the game ball rolling surface of the upper channel | path 151 via the notch part 151a. The tip portion 172 protruding into the upper passage 151 restricts the gaming ball that has rolled in the upper passage 151 from flowing down to the first passage 152. The game balls that have flowed down near the front side of the upper passage 151 collide with the tip 172 and are distributed to the second passage 153. When the opening / closing part 102 closes the receiving port 101, the tip 172 of the allocating part 170 protrudes into the upper passage 151. Therefore, the game ball that has flowed into the second start winning unit 100 immediately before the opening / closing part 102 is closed is the second. It will be distributed to the passage 153. The game balls distributed to the second passage 153 are guided from the second passage 153 to the discharge passage 154 and discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 1 through the discharge passage 154.

  As described above, the notch 151a is formed in the rolling surface of the game ball of the upper passage 151 of the second start winning unit 100, and the distal end 172 of the sorting portion 170 is located in the upper passage 151 via the notch 151a. It is configured to be able to appear and disappear. In this manner, the game ball flowing down the upper passage 151 is moved to the first passage 152 or the second passage 153 by projecting the tip 172 of the sorting portion 170 into the upper passage 151 or withdrawing to the outside of the upper passage 151. It becomes possible to distribute.

  Note that the distal end 172 of the allocating unit 170 is configured to protrude into the upper passage 151 when the opening / closing unit 102 closes the receiving port 101. However, when there is predetermined error information or a rotating body 220 described later. May be configured to protrude into the upper passage 151 even when a predetermined number of game balls are held.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 5, 6, and 8 to 14, the configuration of the notice effect device 200 provided in the second start winning unit 100 will be described.

  FIGS. 8A and 8B are a front view and a perspective view of the second start winning unit 100 with the decorative plate 109 removed. FIGS. 9A and 9B are a front view and a perspective view of the second start winning unit 100 with the decorative member 103 removed. FIG. 10A is a front perspective view of the notice effect device 200, and FIG. 10B is an exploded perspective view of the rotating body 220 of the notice effect device 200. FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B are a front view and a plan view of the rotator 220, respectively. FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B are a front view and a plan view of the rotating body 220 in a state where a game ball is held. FIGS. 13A and 13B are a side view and a rear perspective view of the light emitting unit 240 constituting the rotator 220. 14A and 14B are a front perspective view and a rear perspective view of the light emitting unit 240, respectively.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a circular opening 112 is formed in the lower part of the base member 110 of the second start winning unit 100, and the notice effect device 200 is disposed in the circular opening 112. The notice effect device 200 is a device capable of executing a notice effect that informs the player of the result information of the special figure variation display game before execution.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 (A) to 9 (B), the notice effect device 200 is installed in a circular opening 112 of the base member 110, and a case member 210 is rotatably arranged in the case member 210. A rotator 220 and a drive motor 250 (see FIG. 5) that rotationally drives the rotator 220 are provided.

  The circular opening 112 of the base member 110 is provided with a transparent decorative plate 109 (see FIG. 4) that covers the front of the notice effect device 200. Therefore, the notice effect device 200 is normally visually recognized by the player through the decorative board 109. 8A and 8B, the decorative plate 109 has been removed, and in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the decorative member 103 and The decorative plate 109 has been removed.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the case member 210 is a bottomed cylindrical frame body and has a housing portion 211 that can house the rotating body 220. The outer peripheral wall 212 of the case member 210 is formed with an inflow port 213 through which the game ball flows into the case member 210 and a discharge port 214 through which the game ball is discharged out of the case member 210.

  A through hole is formed in the center of the bottom wall 215 of the case member 210, and the output shaft of the drive motor 250 (see FIG. 5) projects to the front side of the bottom wall 215 through the through hole. Thus, it is attached to the back surface of the bottom wall 215. For example, a stepping motor is used as the drive motor 250.

  The rotating body 220 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 211 of the case member 210 and is fixed to the output shaft of the drive motor 250. The rotating body 220 rotates counterclockwise in the case member 210 based on the driving force of the driving motor 250.

  As shown in FIGS. 10B, 11 </ b> A, and 11 </ b> B, the rotator 220 includes a main body 230 and a light emitting unit 240 fixed to the back surface of the main body 230.

  The main body 230 is a light-transmitting disk-shaped member, and five accommodation holes 232 that can accommodate game balls are formed in the outer peripheral wall 231 of the main body 230 along the circumferential direction. The accommodation hole 232 is formed to be recessed from the outside toward the center of the main body 230.

  The housing hole 232 includes a holding portion 232a that can hold a game ball, a rolling portion 232b that is connected to the holding portion 232a at a position closer to the outside, and the game ball can roll, and the holding portion 232a and the rolling portion 232b. It is comprised from the notch part 232c formed in the front side.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A and 10A, among the game balls that have flowed into the second start winning unit 100, the game balls distributed to the first passage 152 (see FIG. 7C) are Through the supply passage 161, the lead is guided above the inlet 213 of the case member 210 of the notice effect device 200. When the accommodation hole 232 of the main body 230 of the rotating body 220 is in a position facing the inlet 213 of the case member 210, the game ball from the supply passage 161 passes through the inlet 213 and the accommodation hole 232 of the main body 230. It flows down inside.

  At this time, the game ball rolls on the rolling part 232b of the accommodation hole 232 and is guided to the holding part 232a of the accommodation hole 232 as shown in FIGS. 12 (A) and 12 (B). The accommodation hole 232 is configured to be able to visually recognize the game ball through the notch 232 c, and the player can check the presence or absence of the game ball in the accommodation hole 232.

  The holding portion 232a is formed so as to surround about 3/4 of the outer periphery of the maximum outer diameter portion of the game ball (see FIG. 12B). Therefore, the game ball is held by the holding unit 232a in a state in which a part of the game ball is projected forward through the notch 232c, but the game ball does not flow forward through the notch 232c.

  The rotating body 220 rotates (rotates counterclockwise in FIG. 10A) in a state where the game ball is accommodated in the accommodation hole 232. When the storage hole 232 faces the discharge port 214 of the case member 210, the game ball rolls on the rolling part 232 b of the storage hole 232 and flows down to the outside of the case member 210 through the discharge port 214. The game balls flowing down to the outside of the case member 210 are discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 1 through a discharge passage (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 10B, a light emitting unit 240 that irradiates light toward the accommodation hole 232 of the main body 230 is attached to the back surface of the main body 230 of the rotating body 220. The light emitting unit 240 includes a disk-shaped LED substrate 241 and a plurality of LEDs 242 (light emitters) disposed on the front surface of the LED substrate 241. These LEDs 242 are provided in correspondence with the accommodation holes 232 of the main body 230, and are arranged in a circle around the rotation axis of the rotating body 220. The main body 230 is formed of a resin material having translucency, and is configured such that the accommodation hole 232 and the periphery thereof emit light by light emitted from the LED 242.

  Since the light emitting unit 240 rotates together with the main body unit 230, the LED 242 of the light emitting unit 240 is connected to the LED 242 from the power supply device 800 (see FIG. 15) via the slip ring device 260 shown in FIGS. Power is supplied.

  As shown in FIGS. 13A to 14B, the slip ring device 260 includes a rotating unit 261 that is fixed to the back surface of the LED substrate 241 of the light emitting unit 240 and rotates together with the light emitting unit 240, and the case member 210. It is comprised from the fixing | fixed part 262 fixed to the front surface of the bottom wall 215 (refer FIG. 10 (A)).

  The rotating part 261 is electrically connected to each LED 242 disposed on the LED substrate 241 via the wiring W1. A plurality of electric paths 261a (see FIG. 14B) formed concentrically are formed on the rear end surface of the rotating portion 261. On the other hand, the fixing portion 262 is electrically connected to a relay board (not shown) or the like via the wiring W2. A plurality of electrical paths 262a (see FIG. 14A) formed concentrically are formed on the front end surface of the fixed portion 262.

  The rotating part 261 and the fixed part 262 are disposed so that the corresponding electric paths 261a and 262a are in contact with each other. The electric power from the power supply device 800 is supplied to the LED 242 of the light emitting unit 240 via the electric circuit 262a of the fixed unit 262 and the electric circuit 261a of the rotating unit 261. Thus, by supplying power to the LED 242 of the light emitting unit 240 via the slip ring device 260, it is possible to stably supply power to the light emitting unit 240 configured as a rotating object.

  In addition, an insertion hole 261b for allowing the output shaft of the drive motor 250 (see FIG. 5) to pass therethrough is formed at the center of the rotating portion 261 (see FIG. 14B), and a drive is provided at the center of the fixed portion 262. An insertion hole 262b for passing the output shaft of the motor 250 is formed (see FIG. 14A).

<Game control device and effect control device>
Next, with reference to FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, the game control device 600 and the effect control device 700 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  FIG. 15 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the game control device 600 of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 16 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the effect control device 700 of the gaming machine 1.

  A game control device 600 shown in FIG. 15 is a main control device (main board) that comprehensively controls games in the gaming machine 1. A power supply device 800, a payout control device 640, and an effect control device 700 are connected to the game control device 600. The game control device 600 transmits a control signal (command) to the payout control device 640 and the effect control device 700 to instruct execution of various processes. Furthermore, the game control device 600 is connected to various switches, solenoids to be controlled, and the like.

  The game control device 600 includes a CPU unit 610 that performs various arithmetic processes, an input unit 620 that receives input of various signals, and an output unit 630 that outputs various signals and control signals. The CPU unit 610, the input unit 620, and the output unit 630 are connected to each other by a data bus 680.

  The input unit 620 receives signals output from various switches and signals output from the payout control device 640. The input unit 620 includes a proximity interface (I / F) 621 and input ports 622 and 623.

  The input ports 622 and 623 receive a signal input via the proximity I / F 621 or directly receive a signal input from the outside. Information input to the input ports 622 and 623 is provided to the CPU unit 610 and the like via the data bus 680.

  The proximity I / F 621 is an interface that receives signals output from various switches, converts the input signals, and outputs the converted signals to the input port 622. The proximity I / F 621 is connected to a first start port switch 601, a second start port switch 602, a gate switch 603, winning port switches 604a to 604n, and a count switch 605.

  The first start port switch 601 is a switch that detects that a game ball has won the first start winning port 37. The second start port switch 602 is a switch that detects that the game ball has won the second start winning unit 100. The gate switch 603 is a switch that detects that the game ball has passed the usual start gate 36. The winning award opening switches 604a to 604n are switches for detecting that the game ball has won the general winning opening 40.

  Detection signals of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602 are output to the input port 622 and also to the gaming microcomputer 611 via the inversion circuit 612 of the CPU unit 610. This is because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 611 is designed to detect the low level as an effective level.

  The count switch 605 is a switch for detecting that a game ball has won a big winning opening. When a winning game ball is detected by the count switch 605, the number of winning game balls is counted, and the counted number of gaming balls is stored in a memory provided in the game control device 600.

  Since the voltage of the input signal to the proximity I / F 621 is normally within a predetermined range, according to the proximity I / F 621, the lead wire in each switch is disconnected or short-circuited based on the voltage value of the signal from each switch. An abnormal voltage value can be detected. When such an abnormality is detected, the proximity I / F 621 outputs a signal indicating the abnormality from the abnormality detection output terminal.

  In addition, signals from the magnetic sensor switch 23 and the vibration sensor switch 24 are directly input to the input port 622, and signals from the front frame opening detection switch 25 and the glass frame opening detection switch 26 are directly input to the input port 623. . Various signals from the payout control device 640 are also input to the input port 623.

  The magnetic sensor switch 23 detects a magnetic force in order to detect an illegal act of manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet. The vibration sensor switch 24 detects the vibration of the gaming machine 1 in order to detect an illegal act that vibrates the gaming machine 1.

  The front frame opening detection switch 25 detects that the front frame 5 is opened. The front frame opening detection switch 25 is set to ON when the front frame 5 is released from the main body frame 2, and is set to OFF when the front frame 5 is closed by the main body frame 2.

  The glass frame open detection switch 26 detects that the glass frame 6 has been opened. The glass frame open detection switch 26 is set to ON when the glass frame 6 is released from the front frame 5, and is set to OFF when the glass frame 6 is closed to the front frame 5.

  The CPU unit 610 of the game control device 600 includes a game microcomputer 611, an inversion circuit 612, and a crystal oscillator 613.

  The gaming microcomputer 611 includes a CPU 611a, a ROM 611b, and a RAM 611c, and executes various processes such as a big hit lottery by executing a program stored in the ROM 611b based on a signal input via the input unit 620. . The gaming microcomputer 611 is connected via an output unit 630 to a collective display device including a gaming state notification LED 12 and a state indicator 50, a first solenoid (general power solenoid) 105, a special prize opening solenoid 28, and an effect control device. 700 and a payout control device 640 are transmitted to control the gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner. The gaming microcomputer 611 selects a port for inputting or outputting a signal by chip selection.

  The ROM 611b is a non-volatile storage medium and stores programs, data, and the like for game control. The ROM 611b stores, for example, variation pattern distribution information for determining a variation mode (variation pattern) that defines the total variation display time (execution time), production contents, presence / absence of reach, etc. of the special figure variation display game. Yes.

  Here, the reach includes the variable display device 35 whose display state can be changed, and the variable display device 35 derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are determined in advance. In the gaming machine 1 in which the game state becomes a game state advantageous to the player (special game state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. Display state that satisfies the condition that the displayed display result is a special result mode (for example, a plurality of pieces of identification information except for the identification information to be stopped at the end are stopped with identification information that can generate a special result in which a special gaming state is generated) And the state in which the identification information to be stopped last is variably displayed).

  In other words, reach is not the display condition that is the special result mode even when the variable display control of the variable display device 35 proceeds and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. A display mode that is not. For example, the reach includes a state in which a variation display is performed using a plurality of variation display regions while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach). The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the variable display device 35 has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas that are displayed satisfies the conditions for the special result mode.

  Therefore, for example, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the fluctuation display device 35 corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game is identified for a plurality of predetermined times in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas in the display unit 35a. After displaying the information in a variable manner, if the display of the result is displayed in the order of the left, right, and middle, and the result mode is displayed, the left and right variable display areas satisfy the conditions for the special result mode. A state in which the variable display is stopped at (for example, the same identification information) is a reach (reach state). In addition to this, when the variable display in all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that becomes a special result mode is satisfied in any two variable display areas of left, middle, and right (for example, the same identification The information state (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state.

  In addition, the reach (reach state) includes a plurality of reach effects, and the reach effects differing in the possibility (expectation) that a special result mode is derived include normal reach (N reach) and normal long reach (N long reach). Special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), Special 3 reach (SP3 reach), Premium reach, etc. are set. The degree of expectation in reach production is set so as to increase in the order of no reach <N reach <N long reach <SP1 reach <SP2 reach <SP3 reach <premium reach.

  The RAM 611c of the game microcomputer 611 is a volatile storage medium, and is used as a work area for temporarily storing information (such as various random values) necessary for game control.

  The inversion circuit 612 inverts the logical value of the signal (the signal from the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602) input via the proximity I / F 621 and outputs the inverted value to the gaming microcomputer 611.

  The crystal oscillator 613 is configured as an operating clock source of a hard random number for performing a timer interrupt, a system clock signal, a big hit lottery, and the like.

  The output unit 630 of the game control device 600 includes ports 631a to 631e, buffers 632a and 632b, drivers 633a to 633d, and a photocoupler 634.

  The ports 631a to 631e receive signals input via the data bus 680.

  The buffers 632a and 632b temporarily hold signals input via the data bus 680 and the ports 631a and 631b.

  The drivers 633a to 633d generate various drive signals from the signals input via the ports 631c to 631e and output them to each device.

  The photocoupler 634 is configured to be connectable to an external inspection device 670, and removes noise from various signals that are input and output to shape the waveforms of the various signals. Information is transmitted and received between the photocoupler 634 and the inspection device 670 by serial communication.

  Information output from the CPU unit 610 by parallel communication is transmitted to the payout control device 640 via the port 631a. Since there is no need to secure one-way communication for the payout control device 640, a control signal is directly transmitted from the port 631a to the payout control board of the payout control device 640.

  The payout control device 640 discharges the winning ball from the payout unit (not shown) based on the prize ball command signal from the game control device 600, or the payout unit based on the lending request signal from the card unit (not shown). Or renting a ball. The payout control device 640 outputs a payout abnormality status signal, a shot ball shortage switch signal, and an overflow switch signal to the game control device 600 when a failure such as a ball breakage or a failure occurs.

  The payout abnormality status signal is a signal output when the game ball is not paid out normally. The shot ball cut switch signal is a signal that is output when there are not enough game balls before the payout. The overflow switch signal is a signal output when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 14 (see FIG. 1).

  The effect control device 700 receives a data strobe signal (SSTB) from the port 631a of the output unit 630 and an 8-bit data signal from the port 631b via the buffer 632a. The data strobe signal (SSTB) is a 1-bit signal indicating whether data is valid or invalid. The 8 + 1 bit signal (subcommand) from the buffer 632a is output by parallel communication. The buffer 632a is provided to secure one-way communication so that a signal cannot be transmitted from the effect control device 700 to the game control device 600. The subcommands transmitted to the effect control device 700 include effect control command signals such as a change start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, and an error designation command.

  A signal output from the CPU unit 610 is input to the special winning opening solenoid 28 and the first solenoid (general power solenoid) 105 via the port 631c and the driver 633a. The special winning opening solenoid 28 rotates the opening / closing door 41a (see FIG. 3) of the special variable winning apparatus 41, and the first solenoid 105 rotates the opening / closing part 102 of the second start winning unit 100.

  The collective display device includes a gaming state notification LED 12, a state indicator 50, and the like. The anode terminal of the LEDs of the collective display device is connected to the driver 633c via the segment line, and the driver 633c is connected to the port 631d. The cathode terminal of the LEDs of the collective display device is connected to a driver 633b via a digit line, and the driver 633b is connected to a port 631c. The on / off drive signal from the driver 633c is input to the anode terminal of the LED of the collective display device, and the on / off drive signal is output to the driver 633b from the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device.

  The external information terminal 660 is a terminal for outputting game data such as a start signal indicating the start of the special figure variation display game and a special signal indicating the occurrence of the big hit gaming state to the information collecting terminal device. The game data is output to the external information terminal 660 via the port 631e and the driver 633d.

  The game control device 600 is configured to be connectable to an external test test device via a relay board 650. The test firing test apparatus is an apparatus for performing a type test of the gaming machine 1 in a predetermined engine. The test firing test apparatus includes signals from the first start port switch 601, the second start port switch 602, the gate switch 603, the winning port switches 604a to 604n, and the count switch 605, the big winning port solenoid 28 and the first solenoid 105. Signals necessary for the test fire test, such as signals output to, are input.

  The game control device 600 is connected to the power supply device 800 via a Schmitt circuit 624 provided in the input unit 620. The Schmitt circuit 624 is a circuit that removes fluctuation (noise) of the input signal in order to prevent the operation of the gaming machine 1 from becoming unstable when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. The Schmitt circuit 624 receives a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 800.

  The power supply apparatus 800 includes a normal power supply unit 810 having an AC-DC converter that generates a DC32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power supply and a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V and DC5V from the DC32V voltage. And a backup power supply unit 820 for supplying a power supply voltage to the RAM 611c in the gaming microcomputer 611 at the time of a power failure, a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch, and the game control device 600 can prevent and recover from a power failure. A control signal generation unit 830 that outputs a control signal such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, or a reset signal to be notified.

  The backup power supply unit 820 is a power supply for backing up game data stored in the RAM 611c of the game microcomputer 611. After the power failure is restored, the game control device 600 restores the gaming state before the power failure based on the game data held in the RAM 611c.

  The control signal generator 830 monitors the input voltage (guaranteed DC 32V) of the switching regulator that generates DC 12V and DC 5V. When the detected voltage is DC17.2 V to DC20.0 V, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power failure monitoring signal is output from the control signal generation unit 830. The power failure monitoring signal is input to the input port 623 of the input unit 620 via the Schmitt circuit 624. After the power failure monitoring signal is output, the power failure monitoring circuit outputs a reset signal. The reset signal is input to each port 631a to 631e of the gaming microcomputer 611 and the output unit 630 via the Schmitt circuit 624. When the game control device 600 receives the power failure monitoring signal, the game control device 600 performs a predetermined power failure process, and stops the operation of the CPU unit 610 after receiving the reset signal.

  The control signal generation unit 830 includes an initialization switch, and an initialization switch signal is output from the control signal generation unit 830 when the initialization switch is in an ON state when the power is turned on. The initialization switch signal is input to the input port 623 of the input unit 620 via the Schmitt circuit 624. The initialization switch signal is a signal for forcibly initializing information stored in the RAM 611c of the gaming microcomputer 611 and the RAM of the payout control device 640.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the effect control device 700 includes an interface chip (command I / F) 701 for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 600. The effect control device 700 receives the change start command, the customer waiting demo command, the fanfare command, the probability information command, the error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 600 as the effect control command signal via the command I / F 701. To do. Since the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 701 is provided with a signal level conversion function. Yes.

  In addition, the effect control device 700 performs video control and the like under the control of the main control microcomputer 710 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 710 in the same manner as the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600. A video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 720 to perform, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 730 to perform image processing for video display on the variable display device 35 (see FIG. 3) in accordance with commands and data from the video control microcomputer 720, and And a sound source LSI 705 for reproducing various melody and sound effects from the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b.

  PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory) 702 and 703 storing programs executed by the CPUs are connected to the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720, respectively.

  An image ROM 704 in which character images and video data are stored is connected to the VDP 730.

  The sound source LSI 705 is connected to an audio ROM 706 that stores audio data and the like.

  The main control microcomputer 710 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600, instructs the video control microcomputer 720 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 705 to play the reproduced sound. To do. The main control microcomputer 710 also executes processing such as LED lighting control, various motor drive control, and production time management based on a control command from the game control device 600.

  RAMs 711 and 721 that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720 are provided in the respective chips. The RAMs 711 and 721 that provide the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Data transmission / reception is performed between the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720 and between the main control microcomputer 710 and the tone generator LSI 705 in a serial manner. In contrast, the main control microcomputer 710 and the VDP 730 are configured to transmit and receive data in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in the parallel system, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the serial system.

  The VDP 730 includes a VRAM (video RAM) 731 used for expanding and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 704, a scaler 732 for enlarging and reducing images, and an LVDS. A signal conversion circuit 733 for generating a video signal to be transmitted to the fluctuation display device 35 by the (small amplitude signal transmission) method is provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is output from the VDP 730 to the main control microcomputer 710 in order to synchronize the image of the variation display device 35 and the lighting of LEDs and the like provided on the front frame 5 and the game board 30. Also, the VDP 730 notifies the video control microcomputer 720 that it is waiting to receive commands and data from the interrupt signals INT0 to n and the video control microcomputer 720 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM 731. A wait signal WAIT is output.

  From the video control microcomputer 720 to the main control microcomputer 710, a synchronization signal SYNC for notifying that the video control microcomputer 720 is operating normally and giving command transmission timing is output.

  Between the main control microcomputer 710 and the tone generator LSI 705, an interrogation signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged in order to transmit and receive commands and data by the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer 720 uses a CPU capable of performing higher-speed processing than the main control microcomputer 710. By providing a video control microcomputer 720 separately from the main control microcomputer 710 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen, which is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer 710 alone, on the variable display device 35. In addition to this, an increase in cost can be suppressed as compared with the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to those of the video control microcomputer 720 are used.

  The effect control device 700 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 741 for controlling the panel decoration device 760 including LEDs and the like provided on the center case 34 and the game board 30, and a frame including LEDs and the like provided on the front frame 5 and the glass frame 6. A panel for driving and controlling a panel effect device 770 including a frame decoration LED control circuit 742 for controlling the decoration device 21, a movable decoration device 70 that enhances effect effects in cooperation with the effect display in the variable display device 35, the notice effect device 200, and the like. An effect motor / SOL (solenoid) control circuit 743 and a frame effect motor control circuit 744 for driving and controlling the frame effect device 22 including an illumination drive motor for the movable illumination 9 and the like are provided. These control circuits 741 to 744 are connected to the main control microcomputer 710 via an address / data bus 740.

  In addition, in the effect control device 700, an effect button switch 751 for detecting that the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1) is operated and effect motor switches 752a to 752n for detecting that various drive motors are driven are turned on / off. A switch input circuit 750 that detects an OFF state and transmits a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 710, and amplifier circuits 707 and 708 including an audio power amplifier that drives the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b are provided.

  The normal power supply unit 810 of the power supply device 800 is configured to be able to generate a plurality of types of voltages in order to supply a predetermined level of DC voltage to the effect control device 700 and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 700. ing. Specifically, in addition to DC 32V for driving the drive motor and solenoid, DC 12V for driving the variable display device 35 including a liquid crystal panel, DC 5V serving as the power supply voltage of the command I / F 701, the upper speaker 10a and It is possible to generate DC 18V for driving the lower speaker 10b and NDC 24V used as a reference for these DC voltages or for turning on the power monitor lamp.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 830 of the power supply device 800 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 710, the video control microcomputer 720, the VDP 730, the tone generator LSI 705, and the various control circuits 741 to 744, 707, and 708. To the reset state. The power supply device 800 has a function of generating and supplying a reset signal for the VDP 730 using a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 720. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 720 and the VDP 730 can be improved.

  With reference to FIGS. 17 and 18, a board effect device 770 including the movable decoration device 70 and the notice effect device 200 will be described. FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing a control system of various drive motors constituting the board effect device 770, and FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing a control system of the LED 242 of the notice effect device 200 constituting the board effect device 770.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the board effect device 770 includes a motor driver 771a for controlling the drive motor 70a of the movable decoration device 70, a motor driver 771n for controlling the drive motor 250 of the notice effect device 200, and the like. Has various drivers.

  The motor driver 771a controls the operation of the drive motor 70a of the movable decorative device 70 based on the motor control data from the effect control device 700 and the motor switch signal from the effect motor switch 752a.

  The motor driver 771n controls the operation of the drive motor 250 of the notice effect device 200 based on the motor control data from the effect control device 700 and the motor switch signal from the effect motor switch 752n.

  The board effect device 770 includes an entrance switch that detects that a game ball has been distributed to the first passage 152 or the second passage 153 of the second start winning unit 100 (see FIG. 7A). The entrance switch for the first passage 152 is the game ball detection sensor 107 (see FIG. 6), and the entrance switch for the second passage 153 is the game ball detection sensor 108 (see FIG. 6). In addition, the board effect device 770 includes an exit detection switch 772 that detects a game ball discharged from the second start winning unit 100. The exit detection switch 772 is configured to detect a game ball discharged from the discharge passage 154 of the second start winning unit 100 and a game ball discharged from the notice effect device 200.

  Note that the game ball detection sensor 107, the game ball detection sensor 108, and the exit detection switch 772 that are entrance switches are grounded via a ground wire.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the board effect device 770 has an LED driver 773 for controlling the LED 242 included in the rotating body 220 of the notice effect device 200. The LED driver 773 controls the light emission mode (light emission pattern) of the LED 242 of the rotating body 220 based on the LED control data from the effect control device 700 provided via the slip ring device 260.

  Hereinafter, various controls executed by the game control device 600 and the effect control device 700 of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

<Main processing (game control device)>
With reference to FIG.19 and FIG.20, the main process performed by the game control apparatus 600 is demonstrated. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the first half of the main process executed by the game control apparatus 600. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the latter half of the main process executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  The main process is started when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. For example, it is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on in order to start business at a game hall or when it recovers from a power failure.

  When the main process is executed, the game control device 600 first prohibits interruption (step A1001). Next, interrupt vector setting processing for setting a vector address indicating a jump destination executed when an interrupt occurs is executed (step A1002). Then, the game control device 600 sets a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs (step A1003). After the processing of step A1003, the game control device 600 sets an interrupt processing mode (step A1004).

  Next, the game control device 600 waits, for example, for 4 milliseconds until the program of the payout control device (payout board) 640 starts normally (step A1005). By controlling in this way, it is possible to prevent the game control device 600 from starting first and transmitting a command to the payout control device 640 before the start-up of the payout control device 640 is completed when the power is turned on. , It can be avoided that the payout control device 640 misses the transmitted command.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 permits access to a read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or an EEPROM (step A1006). After the processing of step A1006, the game control device 600 sets all output ports to OFF (state in which there is no output) (step A1007), and sets the serial port preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 611 to a state in which it is not used. (Step A1008). This is because the serial port is not used because parallel communication is performed with the payout control device 640 and the effect control device 700 in the present embodiment.

  After the process of step A1008, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the initialization switch signal in the power supply device 800 is set to ON (step A1009). The initialization switch signal is a signal for setting whether or not to start a game in an initialized state when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  For example, if the power is turned off while the store is closed and the power is turned off while the store is opened the next day, the initialization switch signal is set to ON so that the game is started in the initialized state. The On the other hand, if the power is turned on again after a power failure, the game will resume as close to the gaming state as possible before the power failure, so the initialization switch signal will be set off so that the gaming machine will not be initialized. The

  When the initialization switch signal is set to OFF (the result of Step A1009 is “N”), the game control device 600 checks whether the data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal ( Step A1010 to Step A1013). The power outage inspection area includes a power outage inspection area 1 and a power outage inspection area 2. A power failure inspection area check data 1 is stored in the power failure inspection area 1, and a power failure inspection area check data 2 is stored in the power failure inspection area 2.

  In the processing of step A1010 and step A1011, the game control device 600 checks whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 1 stored in the power failure inspection area 1 is normal. In the processing of step A1012 and step A1013, the game control device 600 checks whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 2 stored in the power failure inspection area 2 is normal.

  When it is determined that the power failure inspection area check data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (the result of step A1013 is “Y”), the game control device 600 calculates verification data called a checksum. A checksum calculation process is executed (step A1014).

  Then, the game control device 600 compares the checksum value calculated in the checksum calculation process with the checksum value calculated when the power is turned off (step A1015), and whether these values match. Is determined (step A1016).

  On the other hand, when the initialization switch signal is set to ON (the result of step A1009 is “Y”), when the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal (the result of step A1011 or step A1013 is “N”), the power is turned off. When the checksum value at the time does not match the checksum value calculated in the process of step A1014 (the result of step A1016 is “N”), the game control device 600 proceeds from step A1039 of FIG. The initialization process up to A1043 is executed. Details of this initialization process will be described later.

  When the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value at the time of power-off (the result of step A1016 is “Y”), the gaming control device 600 has executed the power failure processing normally, Processing for restoring the previous state is executed (step A1017 to step A1023 in FIG. 20).

  The game control device 600 clears (initializes) an area in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment) in which information for determining whether or not the information at the time of the power failure has been normally stored is stored. ) That is, the game control device 600 clears all the power outage inspection areas (step A1017), and clears the area where the checksum is stored (step A1018). Furthermore, the game control device 600 resets an area for storing error-related information and information for monitoring fraud (step A1019).

  After the processing of step A1019, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the gaming state at the time of the power failure is a high probability state from the area for storing the gaming state in the RWM (step A1020).

  When it is determined that the probability is not high (the result of Step A1020 is “N”), the game control device 600 executes the processing after Step A1023. On the other hand, when it is determined that the gaming state at the time of the power outage is a high probability state (the result of step A1020 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the high probability notification flag to ON and performs the high probability notification. Save (save) in the flag area (step A1021). Thereafter, the game control device 600 turns on (lights up) the high-probability notification LED provided in the collective display device (step A1022).

  In step A1023, the game control device 600 transmits a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 700. The special figure game process number is a number indicating the state of the special figure variation display game, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RWM when a power failure occurs. In this way, by transmitting a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 700, the game can be resumed in a state as close as possible to the time before the power failure occurs.

  Here, a case where the initialization process is executed will be described. As described above, the initialization process is executed when the gaming machine 1 that has been normally powered off is started or when it is not possible to return to the state before the occurrence of a power failure.

  In the initialization process, the game control device 600 clears all work areas before the access prohibited area (step A1039). Then, the game control device 600 clears all stack areas after the access-prohibited area (step A1040), and saves an initial value for power-on in the initialized area (step A1041).

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 sets a time value corresponding to the period for outputting the external information related to RWM clear (step A1042), and transmits a power-on command to the effect control device 700 at the end of the initialization process ( Step A1043) and the processing after Step A1024 are executed.

  When the processing of step A1023 or step A1043 is completed, the game control device 600 includes a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the game microcomputer 611 (clock generator). Start (step A1024).

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 611. The clock generator includes a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 613 and the CTC circuit described above. The timer interrupt signal is a signal for causing the CPU 611a to generate a timer interrupt with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) based on the divided signal. The random number update trigger signal (CTC) is supplied to the random number generation circuit based on the divided signal, and the random number generation circuit serves as a trigger for updating the random number.

  When the CTC circuit is activated, the game control device 600 performs activation setting of the random number generation circuit (step A1025). Specifically, the CPU 611a executes processing such as setting a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the game control device 600 uses the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on as the initial values (start values) of the corresponding various initial value random numbers. (Step A1026). Thereafter, the game control device 600 permits an interrupt (step A1027).

  Note that the random number generation circuit in the CPU 611a of the present embodiment is configured such that the initial value of the soft random number register is changed every time the power is turned on, and the initial values of various initial value random numbers are based on the initial value of the soft random number register. By setting a value (start value), it becomes possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to acquire illegal random numbers. The various initial value random numbers include, for example, a random number for determining a big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, a big hit symbol random number 2), and a random number for determining a hit of the normal variation display game (win random number).

  After the process of step A1027, the game control apparatus 600 executes an initial value random number update process for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers (step A1028). In the present embodiment, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number generated by a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number are soft random numbers generated by software.

  Note that the source of various random numbers is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the big hit random number may be a software random number, or the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number may be a hardware random number. .

  After the processing of step A1028, the game control device 600 sets the number of times of checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 800 and read through the port and the data bus (step A1029). A value of 2 or more is normally set as the number of checks. It is possible to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred by checking the power failure monitoring signal. The game control device 600 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (step A1030).

  When the power failure monitoring signal is off and no power failure has occurred (the result of step A1030 is “N”), game control device 600 executes the initial value random number update process of step A1028 again, and from step A1028 to step A1030. Repeat the process up to (loop process).

  By permitting an interrupt (step A1027) before the initial value random number update process (step A1028), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process can be prioritized and executed. Become. Accordingly, since the timer interrupt process cannot be executed until the execution of the initial value random number update process is completed, it is possible to avoid a shortage of time for executing various processes included in the interrupt process.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON (the result of Step A1030 is “Y”), the game control device 600 continuously detects that the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON. Determines whether the number of checks set in the process of step A1029 has been reached (step A1031).

  If the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal has been set to ON has not yet reached the number of checks (the result of step A1031 is “N”), the game control device 600 again monitors the power failure. It is determined whether or not the signal is on (step A1030). If the power failure monitoring signal is on, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks.

  On the other hand, when the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal has been set to ON has reached the number of checks (the result of step A1031 is “Y”), the game control device 600 has caused a power failure. It is assumed that a power failure has occurred and processing is performed (step A1032 to step A1038).

  The game control device 600 prohibits interruption (step A1032) and sets all output ports to off (step A1033). Thereafter, the game control device 600 saves the power failure recovery inspection area check data 1 in the power failure recovery inspection area 1 (step A1034), and saves the power failure recovery inspection area check data 2 in the power failure recovery inspection area 2 (step A1035).

  After the process of step A1035, the game control apparatus 600 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is turned off (step A1036), and saves the calculated checksum value in the checksum area of the RWM. (Save) (Step A1037).

  After the processing of step A1037, the game control device 600 prohibits access to the RWM so that the contents of the RWM are not changed (step A1038), and waits until the power of the gaming machine 1 is cut off. In this way, by saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating and storing the checksum at the time of power shutdown, is the information stored in the RWM before power shutdown properly backed up? It is possible to determine whether or not the power is turned on again.

<Timer interrupt processing (game control device)>
With reference to FIG. 21, the timer interruption process executed by the game control apparatus 600 will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a procedure of timer interrupt processing executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic (for example, 1 millisecond period) timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 611a.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 600 saves the register by moving the value held in the predetermined register to the RWM (step A1101).

  In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, a Z80 microcomputer is used as a gaming microcomputer. The Z80 microcomputer is provided with a front register and a back register. By saving the value held in the front register to the back register, the process of step A1101 can be executed.

  After the processing of step A1101, the game control device 600 executes input processing that takes in input signals from various sensors and switches that are input via the input unit 620 and reads the state of each input port (step A1102). The various sensors include a first start port switch 601, a second start port switch 602, a gate switch 603, a count switch 605, and the like. In the input processing, the input information is confirmed by removing chattering or the like from the input signal.

  And the game control apparatus 600 performs the output process for transmitting the output data regarding the game control set by various processes to the production | presentation control apparatus 700 and the payout control apparatus 640 (step A1103). The output data is information for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid. The solenoids to be controlled include, for example, the big prize opening solenoid 28 and the first solenoid 105. The output process includes a process of outputting game data to an information collecting terminal device (not shown) that collects game data in the gaming machine 1.

  After the process of step A1103, the game control apparatus 600 executes a command transmission process for transmitting the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control apparatus 700, the payout control apparatus 640, and the like (step A1104). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern command for specifying the fluctuation pattern of the identification information in the special figure fluctuation display game and the power failure recovery command for causing the effect control device 700 to execute the power failure recovery process when recovered from the power failure are transmitted to the effect control device 700. Or a prize ball command specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device is transmitted to the payout control device 640.

  After the processing of step A1104, the game control device 600 executes random number update processing 1 for updating the jackpot symbol random number 1 and the jackpot symbol random number 2 (step A1105), and the variation for determining the variation pattern in the special diagram variation display game. Random number update processing 2 for updating the pattern random number is executed (step A1106). In random number update processing 1 and random number update processing 2, in order to give randomness to various random numbers, the values of counters corresponding to various random numbers (big hit random number counter, hit random number counter, presentation determination random number counter, etc.) are added one by one To do.

  Then, the game control device 600 executes a winning opening switch / error monitoring process for monitoring various winning opening switches and the like, and monitoring errors such as unauthorized opening of a frame (step A1107). The various winning opening switches include, for example, a first starting opening switch 601, a second starting opening switch 602, a gate switch 603, winning opening openings 604a to 604n, and a count switch 605. In the winning opening switch / error monitoring process, it is monitored whether or not a normal signal is input from these switches. The error monitoring is targeted for whether the front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 are opened improperly.

  After the process of step A1107, the game control apparatus 600 executes a special figure game process for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game (step A1108). Details of the special game process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of step A1108, the game control device 600 executes a general game process for performing a process related to the general variable display game (step A1109). And the game control apparatus 600 performs the segment LED edit process which controls the display content of the segment LED which displays the display of a special figure variable display game, and various information regarding a game (step A1110). Specifically, the parameters for outputting the results of the special map variation display game and the general map variation display game to the segment LED (for example, a batch display device) are edited.

  After the process of step A1110, the game control device 600 checks the detection signals from the magnetic sensor switch 23 and the vibration sensor switch 24, and executes a magnet error monitoring process for determining whether there is an abnormality (step A1111). When the occurrence of an abnormality is detected, a notification sound is output from the upper speaker 10a, the lower speaker 10b, or the like, or the gaming state notification LED 12 is turned on to notify the outside.

  Then, the game control device 600 executes an external information editing process for editing various signals output from the external information terminal 660 (step A1112), clears the interrupt request, and declares the end of the interrupt (step A1113).

  After the process of step A1113, the game control device 600 restores the register temporarily saved in the process of step A1101 (step A1114), and permits the interrupt and timer interrupt by the prohibited external device (step A1115). Then, the timer interrupt process is terminated and the process returns to the main process.

<Special game processing>
With reference to FIG. 22, the details of the special game process (step A1108 in FIG. 21) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a procedure of special figure game processing executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  In the special figure game process, monitoring of input signals by the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602, control of the entire process related to the special figure variation display game, and setting of display of the special figure (identification information) are performed.

  When the special figure game process is started, the game control device 600 first executes a start port switch monitoring process for monitoring the winnings of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602 (step A1201).

  In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins in the first start winning port 37 and the second start winning unit 100, various random numbers such as a big hit random number are extracted, and a special figure variation display game based on the winning is extracted. A game result pre-determination is made to pre-determine a game result based on a prize at a stage before the start. In this way, the game control device 600 stores the right to execute the special figure display game up to a predetermined upper limit number as the start memory based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 37 and the second start winning unit 100. Start memory means, and pre-determination means for determining the result information of the special figure variation display game executed based on the start memory before executing the special figure fluctuation display game.

  After the process of step A1201, the game control device 600 executes a count switch monitoring process (step A1202). In the count switch monitoring process, a game ball won in the special variation winning device 41 is detected by a count switch 605 provided in the special variation winning device 41, and the number of winning game balls is monitored.

  After the processing of step A1202, the game control device 600 determines that the special figure game processing timer has already expired, or the special figure game processing timer has expired as a result of updating (-1) the special figure game processing timer. It is checked whether or not (step A1203). Note that the special figure game processing timer is set with an initial value of the variation time of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed, and the value of the special figure game processing timer is decremented by 1 in the process of step A1203. The game control device 600 determines that the time has expired when the value of the special figure game processing timer becomes zero.

  When the special figure game processing timer has not expired (the result of step A1204 is “N”), the game control device 600 executes the processing after step A1216.

  On the other hand, when the special figure game processing timer expires (the result of step A1204 is “Y”), the game control device 600 refers to the special figure game to be branched to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number. The sequence branch table is set in the register (step A1205). Thereafter, the game control device 600 acquires the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number based on the table (step A1206), and saves the return address after the branch process ends in the stack area (step A1207). ), The process branches according to the game process number (step A1208).

  If the game process number is “0” (the result of step A1208 is “0”), the game control device 600 executes a special figure routine process (step A1209). The special figure routine process monitors the start of fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the total fluctuation display time for variably displaying the special figure of the special figure fluctuation display game, In the figure variation display game, an effect is set, information necessary for executing the special figure changing process, and the like are set.

  When the game process number is “1” (the result of step A1208 is “1”), the game control device 600 executes the special figure changing process (step A1210). In the special figure changing process, the stop display time of the identification information in the special figure changing display game, the setting of information necessary for performing the special figure display process, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “2” (the result of step A1208 is “2”), the game control device 600 executes a special figure display process (step A1211). In the special figure display process, if the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting according to the type of the big hit, the fanfare time corresponding to the big winning opening opening pattern of each big hit, Information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing is set.

  When the game process number is “3” (the result of step A1208 is “3”), the game control device 600 executes a fanfare / interval process (step A1212). In the fanfare / interval processing, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, and the like are performed.

  If the game process number is “4” (the result of step A1208 is “4”), the game control device 600 executes a process for opening the big prize opening (step A1213). The processing during opening of the big prize opening is necessary to set an interval command if the big hit round is not the final round, while setting the command of the big hit end screen if the big round is the final round, or to perform the big prize opening remaining ball processing Set information.

  When the game process number is “5” (the result of step A1208 is “5”), the game control device 600 executes the big winning opening remaining ball process (step A1214). In the winning ball remaining ball processing, when the big hit round is the final round, the time for the remaining ball in the big winning mouth to be discharged is set, or the information necessary to perform the big hit end processing is set Or

  In the winning prize remaining ball processing, information necessary for updating a special processing timer and performing fanfare / interval processing or jackpot end processing is set. In addition, it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening has elapsed, or whether a predetermined number (predetermined number) of game balls have been won in the big prize opening, and if any of the conditions is met, the special variable prize winning device 41 The door 41a is closed. After this is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds, the special figure game process number is set to 6.

  When the game process number is “6” (the result of step A1208 is “6”), the game control device 600 executes a jackpot end process (step A1215). In the jackpot end process, information necessary for performing the special figure routine process in step A1209 is set.

  After executing any one of the processes of step A1204 and step A1209 to step A1215, the game control apparatus 600 prepares a table for controlling the fluctuation of the identification symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) in the state display 50. (Step A1216). Thereafter, the game control device 600 executes the symbol variation control process related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 (step A1217), and ends the special figure game process.

  The control in the game control device 600 has been described above. Next, control by the effect control device 700 will be described.

<1st CPU main processing (production control device)>
With reference to FIG. 23, the detail of the main process performed by the production | presentation control apparatus 700 is demonstrated. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 of the effect control device 700. The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  When the execution of the main process is started, the production control device 700 first prohibits interruption (step B1001). Next, the effect control device 700 clears the RAM 711 that is a work area to 0 (step B1002), and executes CPU initialization processing (step B1003). Thereafter, the effect control device 700 sets initial values necessary for executing various processes in the RAM 711 (step B1004), and executes random number initialization processing (step B1005).

  After the process of step B1005, the effect control device 700 activates various interrupt timers for generating an interrupt at a predetermined timing (for example, 1 millisecond) (step B1006) and permits the interrupt (step B1007). When the interrupt is permitted in this manner, the command reception interrupt process for receiving the command transmitted from the game control device 600 can be executed.

  After the process of step B1007, the effect control device 700 clears WDT (watchdog timer) (step B1008). The WDT is activated by the CPU initialization process in step B1003 and monitors whether the CPU is operating normally. If the WDT is not cleared after a certain period, the WDT times out and the CPU is reset.

  After the process of step B1008, the effect control device 700 detects an operation signal of the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1) by the player, or executes a process according to the detected signal (step B1009). Thereafter, the effect control device 700 executes a game control command analysis process for analyzing the game control command received from the game control device 600 (step B1010).

  After the process of step B1010, the effect control device 700 executes a test mode process (step B1011). The test mode process is a process for receiving a command for inspection at the time of inspection at the time of factory shipment and inspecting lighting of the LED and the like. Therefore, the test mode process is executed when the CPU is inspected at the time of factory shipment.

  Subsequently, the effect control device 700 executes a 1st scene control process for controlling a scene (display content) to be displayed on the variable display device 35 based on the control command analyzed in the game control command analysis process of step B1010 (step B1010). B1012). Details of the 1st scene control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of step B1012, the effect control device 700 executes a gaming machine error monitoring process for monitoring the occurrence of an abnormality in the gaming machine 1 (step B1013). In addition to the abnormality related to the effect control device 700, when a command for instructing error notification is received from the game control device 600, a predetermined process such as alarm sound notification is executed.

  After the process of step B1013, the effect control device 700 executes an effect command editing process for editing a command to be transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 720 (step B1014), and is output from the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b. A sound control process for controlling the sound is executed (step B1015).

  Subsequently, the effect control device 700 executes a decoration control process for controlling the light emission mode of the LEDs of the movable decoration device 70 and the notice effect device 200 (step B1016). Thereafter, the effect control device 700 executes motor control processing for controlling the operation of various drive motors such as the movable decoration device 70 and the notice effect device 200 (step B1017), and various effects such as the movable decoration device 70 and the notice effect device 200 are obtained. A SOL control process for controlling the operation of the solenoid is executed (step B1018).

  After the process of step B1018, the effect control device 700 executes a random number update process for updating the effect random number (step B1019), and returns to the process of step B1008. Thereafter, the effect control device 700 repeats the processing from Step B1008 to Step B1019.

<1st scene control processing>
The details of the 1st scene control process (step B1012 in FIG. 23) in the 1st main process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the 1st scene control process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The production control device 700 first determines whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the testing mode (step B1101).

  When the gaming machine 1 is in the testing mode (the result of step B1101 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 ends the 1st scene control process because there is no need to perform the effect control.

  On the other hand, when the gaming machine 1 is not in the testing mode (the result of Step B1101 is “N”), the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the scene change command transmitted from the game control device 600 has been received. (Step B1102).

  When the scene change command has not been received (the result of step B1102 is “N”), the effect control device 700 executes the processing after step B1107. On the other hand, when the scene change command is received (the result of step B1102 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 acquires the current gaming state to be updated (step B1103), and receives a valid command. It is determined whether or not (step B1104). Specifically, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the change destination scene matches the current gaming state.

  If a valid command has not been received (the result of step B1104 is “N”), the effect control device 700 executes the processing after step B1107.

  On the other hand, when a valid command is received (the result of step B1104 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 saves the received command in a predetermined area of the memory (RAM) (step B1105), and an effect request flag. Is set (step B1106). The effect request flag is a flag indicating that it is time to change the scene, and processing according to whether or not the effect request flag is set in the changing process of step B1111 is executed.

  After the process of step B1106, the effect control device 700 executes a process according to the received command identifier (step B1107).

  If the received command is a “power-on command”, the effect control device 700 executes a power-on process (step B1108). In the power-on process, the screen displayed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on is controlled.

  If the received command is a “power failure recovery command”, the effect control device 700 executes a power failure recovery process (step B1109). In the power failure recovery process, the screen displayed when the gaming machine 1 recovers from the power failure is controlled. It should be noted that no special process is executed when the customer waiting process is executed before the power failure.

  When the received command is a “customer waiting demonstration command”, the effect control device 700 executes a customer waiting process (step B1110). In the customer waiting process, a screen that is displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last execution of the special figure variation display game is controlled.

  If the received command is a “fluctuation pattern command”, the effect control device 700 executes a changing process (step B1111). In the changing process, information necessary for displaying a scene corresponding to the set change pattern is acquired, and effect control corresponding to the set change pattern is performed. The details of the changing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the received command is a “symbol stop command”, the effect control device 700 executes a symbol stop process (step B1112). In the symbol stop process, control such as stopping the symbol variation display at the designated symbol is performed.

  When the received command is a “fanfare command”, the effect control device 700 executes a fanfare process (step B1113). In the fanfare process, control such as outputting a fanfare corresponding to the generated big hit is performed.

  When the received command is the “large-open / open n-th command”, the effect control device 700 executes the in-round processing (step B1114). In the process during the round, effects such as effects during each round in the special gaming state are controlled.

  If the received command is an “interval command”, the effect control device 700 executes an interval process (step B1115). In the interval process, control such as effects between rounds in the special gaming state is performed.

  If the received command is an “ending command”, the effect control device 700 executes an ending process (step B1116). In the ending process, an effect or the like when the special game state is finished is controlled.

  After executing any one of the processes from Step B1108 to Step B1116, the effect control device 700 executes a symbol command reception process for receiving a symbol command transmitted from the game control device 600 (Step B1117). The symbol command includes information for designating a stop symbol.

  After the process of step B1117, the effect control device 700 executes a hold number command reception process (step B1118). The hold number command is a command for notifying the updated hold number (starting memory number). In the hold number command reception process, the hold display (start memory display) and the like are updated based on the received hold number (start memory number).

  Subsequently, the effect control device 700 executes a prefetch command reception process (step B1119). The prefetch command reception process is a process of setting a hold display effect or the like based on a prefetch command (preliminary determination command).

  After the process of step B1119, the effect control device 700 executes a probability information command reception process (step B1120) and ends the 1st scene control process. The probability information command reception process is a process of setting a gaming state such as an internal probability based on the received probability information command.

<In-flight processing>
With reference to FIG. 25, the details of the in-fluctuation process (step B1111 in FIG. 24) in the first scene control process described above will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the changing process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control apparatus 700.

  When the changing process is started, the production control device 700 acquires various information corresponding to the start memory (step B1201), and sets the changing mode of the special figure changing display game based on the changing pattern command or the like (step B1201). B1202).

  After the processing in step B1202, the effect control apparatus 700 acquires a holding signal (step B1203) and determines whether there is a holding signal (step B1204). The holding signal is a signal that is turned on when the game ball is held in the accommodation hole 232 of the rotating body 220 of the notice effect device 200, and is set in a notice effect control setting process described later with reference to FIG.

  When there is a holding signal (the result of step B1204 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 executes a prior notification process for performing a notice effect by the notice effect device 200 based on various setting information related to the notice effect. (Step B1205), the changing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is no holding signal (the result of step B1204 is “N”), the effect control device 700 executes a prior notification stop process for stopping the notice effect by the notice effect device 200 (step B1206) and is changing. The process ends.

  As shown in step B1205 and step B1206, the effect control device 700 includes a notice effect execution means for executing a notice effect by the notice effect device 200.

<Motor control processing>
The details of the motor control process (step B1017 in FIG. 23) in the 1st CPU main process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a motor control process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The production control device 700 first executes a test mode motor control process (step B1301). The test mode motor control process is a process executed to check the operation of various motors such as the movable decoration device 70 and the notice effect device 200 during maintenance.

  After the process in step B1301, the effect control device 700 executes an error-time motor control process (step B1302). The error motor control process is a process executed to return various motors such as the movable decoration device 70 and the notice effect device 200 to the initial position when an error occurs.

  After the process of step B1302, the effect control device 700 executes a motor control setting process for controlling the operation of various motors according to the progress of the game (step B1303). Details of the motor control setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of step B1303, the effect control device 700 executes an event-time motor control setting process for controlling the operation of various motors when a predetermined event occurs (step B1304). Details of the event motor control setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of step B1304, the effect control device 700 executes a notice effect control setting process for setting a holding signal or the like (step B1305), and ends the motor control process. Details of the notice effect control setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

<Motor control setting process>
The details of the motor control setting process (step B1303 in FIG. 26) in the motor control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the motor control setting process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The production control device 700 sets a motor control pattern for defining operation modes of various motors such as the movable decoration device 70 in accordance with the progress state of the game (step B1401).

  When the progress state of the game is “power-on state”, the effect control device 700 sets a loop so as to repeatedly execute the motor control (step B1402), and sets the motor control pattern to the power-on excitation pattern ( Step B1403). The power-on excitation pattern includes information on the operation modes of various motors in the power-on state.

  When the progress state of the game is “power failure recovery state”, the effect control device 700 sets a loop so as to repeatedly execute the motor control (step B1404), and sets the motor control pattern to the power failure recovery excitation pattern ( Step B1405). The power failure recovery excitation pattern includes information related to operation modes of various motors in the power failure recovery state.

  When the progress state of the game is “waiting for customer”, the production control device 700 sets a loop so as to repeatedly execute the motor control (step B1406), and sets the motor control pattern to the customer waiting demo excitation pattern. (Step B1407). The customer waiting demo excitation pattern includes information regarding the operation modes of various motors in the customer waiting state.

  When the progress state of the game is the “fluctuating state”, the effect control device 700 sets the motor control pattern to the fluctuating excitation pattern (step B1408). The fluctuation excitation pattern includes information regarding the operation modes of various motors during fluctuations in the special figure.

  When the progress state of the game is the “symbol stopped state”, the effect control device 700 sets the motor control pattern to the symbol stopped excitation pattern (step B1409). The pattern stop excitation pattern includes information regarding the operation modes of various motors when the special figure is stopped.

  When the progress state of the game is the “fanfare state”, the effect control device 700 sets the motor control pattern to the fanfare excitation pattern (step B1410). The fanfare excitation pattern includes information regarding the operation modes of various motors during fanfare output.

  When the progress state of the game is “in-round state”, the effect control device 700 sets the motor control pattern to the in-round excitation pattern (step B1411). The during-round excitation pattern includes information regarding the operation modes of various motors during the big hit round.

  When the progress state of the game is the “ending state”, the effect control device 700 sets the motor control pattern to the ending excitation pattern (step B1412). The ending excitation pattern includes information related to operation modes of various motors during ending after the big hit game ends.

<Event motor control setting process>
With reference to FIG. 28, the event-time motor control setting process in the motor control process (step B1304 in FIG. 26) will be described in detail. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing event-time motor control setting processing executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The effect control device 700 sets a motor control pattern for the movable decoration device 70 or the like according to the event that has occurred (step B1501).

  When the motor control flag is turned on based on the operation of the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1), the effect control device 700 clears the effect button motor control flag (step B1502), and changes the motor control pattern to the effect button. An excitation pattern is set (step B1503). The effect button excitation pattern includes information related to operation modes of various motors driven based on the operation of the effect button 17.

  When the motor control flag is turned on based on the operation of the select button 29 (see FIG. 1), the effect control device 700 clears the select button motor control flag (step B1504) and selects the motor control pattern as the select button. The excitation pattern is set (step B1505). The select button excitation pattern includes information related to operation modes of various motors that are driven based on the operation of the select button 29.

  When the first start port switch 601 or the second start port switch 602 is turned on, the effect control device 700 sets the motor control pattern to the start winning excitation pattern (step B1506). The start winning excitation pattern includes information related to operation modes of various motors that are driven when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37 or the second start winning unit 100.

  When the open / close door 41a of the special variable winning device 41 is opened, the effect control device 700 sets the motor control pattern to the variable winning excitation pattern (step B1507). The variable winning excitation pattern includes information related to operation modes of various motors that are driven when the open / close door 41a of the special variable winning device 41 is opened.

<Notice effect control setting process>
With reference to FIG. 29, the details of the notice effect control setting process (step B1305 in FIG. 26) in the motor control process will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a notice effect control setting process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The effect control device 700 drives the drive motor 250 (see FIG. 5) for one step to execute a rotating body operation process for rotating the rotating body 220 (see FIG. 9A) by a predetermined amount (step B1601). The effect control device 700 includes a rotation control unit that rotates the rotating body 220.

  After the process of step B1601, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the game ball detection sensor 107, which is one of the entrance detection switches, is turned on (step B1602).

  When the game ball flows down the first passage 152 and the supply passage 161 (see FIG. 7C) and the game ball detection sensor 107 is turned on (the result of step B1602 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 detects rotational position information of the rotator 220 (step B1603). The rotational position information of the rotator 220 is detected based on the number of rotation steps of the drive motor 250.

  Subsequently, the effect control device 700 confirms in which accommodation hole 232 of the rotating body 220 the game ball supplied from the supply passage 161 to the notice effect device 200 is held (step B1604). As shown in FIG. 30, the first to fifth accommodation holes 232 are arranged in the rotating body 220 of the notification effect device 200, and any of the accommodation holes of the first to fifth accommodation holes 232 is processed in step B <b> 1604. Whether or not the game ball is held at 232 is confirmed. This confirmation is performed based on the timing when the game ball detection sensor 107 is turned on and the rotational position information of the rotating body 220 detected in the process of step B1603.

  After the process of step B1604, the effect control device 700 sets a holding signal according to the accommodation hole 232 that holds the game ball supplied from the supply passage 161 (step B1605).

  When the game ball is held in the first accommodation hole 232, the effect control device 700 sets the holding signal 1 to ON (step B1606).

  When the game ball is held in the second accommodation hole 232, the effect control device 700 sets the holding signal 2 to ON (step B1607).

  When the game ball is held in the third accommodation hole 232, the effect control device 700 sets the holding signal 3 to ON (step B1608).

  When the game ball is held in the fourth accommodation hole 232, the effect control device 700 sets the holding signal 4 to ON (step B1609).

  When the game ball is held in the fifth accommodation hole 232 that is the special accommodation hole, the effect control device 700 sets the holding signal 5 to ON (step B1610).

  The effect control device 700 ends the notice effect control setting process after executing the processes of step B1606 to step B1610.

  By the way, if it is determined in step B1602 that the game ball detection sensor 107 is not turned on (the result of step B1602 is “N”), the effect control device 700 receives the game ball from the notice effect device 200. It is determined whether or not the exit detection switch 772 that can detect that the battery has been discharged has been turned on (step B1611).

  If the exit detection switch 772 is not turned on (the result of step B1611 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the notice effect control setting process. On the other hand, when the game ball is discharged from the notice effect device 200 and the exit detection switch 772 is turned on (the result of step B1611 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 has the rotational position information of the rotating body 220. Is detected (step B1612). The rotational position information of the rotator 220 is detected based on the number of rotation steps of the drive motor 250.

  Subsequently, the effect control device 700 confirms from which accommodation hole 232 of the rotating body 220 the game ball is discharged (step B1613). This confirmation is performed based on the timing when the outlet detection switch 772 is turned on and the rotational position information of the rotating body 220 detected in the process of step B1612.

  After the process of step B1613, the effect control device 700 sets a holding signal according to the accommodation hole 232 from which the game ball has been discharged (step B1614).

  When the game ball is discharged from the first accommodation hole 232, the effect control device 700 clears the holding signal 1 to OFF (step B1615).

  When the game ball is discharged from the second accommodation hole 232, the effect control device 700 clears the holding signal 2 to OFF (step B1616).

  When the game ball is discharged from the third accommodation hole 232, the effect control device 700 clears and holds the holding signal 3 (step B1617).

  When the game ball is discharged from the fourth accommodation hole 232, the effect control device 700 clears the holding signal 4 to OFF (step B1618).

  When the game ball is discharged from the fifth accommodation hole 232 that is the special accommodation hole, the effect control device 700 clears the holding signal 5 to OFF (step B1619).

  The effect control device 700 ends the notice effect control setting process after executing the processes of step B1615 to step B1619.

<Decoration control processing>
With reference to FIG. 31, the details of the decoration control process (step B1016 in FIG. 23) in the 1st CPU main process will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a decoration control process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The effect control device 700 first executes a test mode decoration process (step B1701). The test mode decoration process is a process executed to check the light emission state of various LEDs such as the movable decoration device 70 and the notice effect device 200 during maintenance.

  After the process of step B1701, the effect control device 700 executes an error decoration process (step B1702). The error decoration process is a process executed to check the light emission state of various LEDs such as the movable decoration device 70 and the notice effect device 200 when an error occurs.

  After the process of step B1702, the effect control device 700 executes a decoration control setting process for controlling the light emission mode of various LEDs such as the movable decoration device 70 in accordance with the progress state of the game (step B1703). Details of the decoration control setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the processing in step B1703, the effect control device 700 executes an event decoration control setting process for controlling the light emission mode of various LEDs such as the movable decoration device 70 when a predetermined event occurs (step B1704). Details of the event decoration control setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of step B1704, the effect control apparatus 700 executes a notice effect decoration control setting process for setting the light emission mode and the like of the LED 242 of the notice effect apparatus 200 (step B1705), and ends the decoration control process. Details of the notice effect decoration control setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

<Decoration control setting process>
The details of the decoration control setting process (step B1703 in FIG. 31) in the decoration control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a decoration control setting process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The effect control device 700 sets a decoration control pattern for defining the light emission mode of various LEDs such as the movable decoration device 70 according to the progress of the game (step B1801).

  When the progress state of the game is “power-on state”, the effect control device 700 sets a loop so as to repeatedly execute the control of the LED or the like (step B1802), and sets the decoration control pattern as the power-on decoration pattern. (Step B1803). The power-on decoration pattern includes information regarding the light emission modes of various LEDs in the power-on state.

  When the progress state of the game is “power failure recovery state”, the production control device 700 sets a loop so as to repeatedly execute the control of the LED or the like (step B1804), and sets the decoration control pattern to the power failure recovery decoration pattern. (Step B1805). The power failure recovery decoration pattern includes information on the light emission modes of various LEDs in the power failure recovery state.

  When the progress state of the game is “waiting for customer”, the production control device 700 sets a loop so as to repeatedly execute control of the LED or the like (step B1806), and sets the decoration control pattern as a customer waiting demo decoration pattern. (Step B1807). The customer-waiting demo decoration pattern includes information regarding the light emission modes of various LEDs in the waiting-for-customer state.

  When the progress state of the game is “changing state”, the effect control device 700 sets the decoration control pattern to the changing decoration pattern (step B1808). The changing decoration pattern includes information on the light emission modes of various LEDs during the change of the special figure.

  When the progress state of the game is the “symbol stopped state”, the effect control device 700 sets the decoration control pattern to the symbol stopped decoration pattern (step B1809). The design stop decoration pattern includes information on the light emission modes of various LEDs while the special drawing is stopped.

  When the progress state of the game is the “in-fanfare state”, the effect control device 700 sets the decoration control pattern to the in-fanfare decoration pattern (step B1810). The fanfare mid-decoration pattern includes information regarding the light emission modes of various LEDs during fanfare output.

  When the progress state of the game is “in-round state”, the effect control device 700 sets the decoration control pattern to the in-round decoration pattern (step B1811). The round decoration pattern includes information regarding the light emission modes of various LEDs during the big hit round.

  When the progress state of the game is the “ending state”, the effect control device 700 sets the decoration control pattern to the ending decoration pattern (step B1812). The ending decoration pattern includes information on the light emission modes of various LEDs during the ending after the end of the big hit game.

<Event decoration control setting processing>
With reference to FIG. 33, the details of the event decoration control setting process (step B1704 in FIG. 31) in the decoration control process will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an event decoration control setting process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The effect control device 700 sets a decoration control pattern for defining the light emission mode of various LEDs such as the movable decoration device 70 in accordance with the event that has occurred (step B1901).

  When the decoration control flag is turned on based on the operation of the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1), the effect control device 700 clears the effect button decoration control flag (step B1902) and displays the decoration control pattern as the effect button. The decoration pattern is set (step B1903). The effect button decoration pattern includes information on the light emission modes of various LEDs that emit light based on the operation of the effect button 17.

  When the decoration control flag is turned on based on the operation of the select button 29 (see FIG. 1), the effect control device 700 clears the select button decoration control flag (step B1904) and selects the decoration control pattern as the select button. The decoration pattern is set (step B1905). The select button decoration pattern includes information on the light emission modes of various LEDs that emit light based on the operation of the select button 29.

  When the first start port switch 601 or the second start port switch 602 is turned on, the effect control device 700 sets the decoration control pattern to the start winning decoration pattern (step B1906). The start winning decoration pattern includes information regarding the light emission modes of various LEDs that emit light when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37 or the second start winning unit 100.

  When the open / close door 41a of the special variable winning device 41 is opened, the effect control device 700 sets the decorative control pattern to the variable winning decorative pattern (step B1907). The variable winning decoration pattern includes information on the light emission modes of various LEDs that emit light when the opening / closing door 41a of the special variable winning device 41 is opened.

<Notification effect decoration control setting processing>
With reference to FIG. 34, the details of the notice effect decoration control setting process (step B1705 in FIG. 31) in the decoration control process will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a notice effect decoration control setting process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The effect control device 700 acquires the start memory state (start memory number) of the second special figure variation display game that is currently stored (step B2001).

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, up to four start memories of the second special figure variation display game are stored, and start memories 1 to 4 are stored in the order of storage. The start memories 1 to 4 are consumed in the stored order, and the second special figure variation display game corresponding to the start memories is performed.

  The production control device 700 determines whether or not there is the start memory 1 based on the start memory state acquired in step B2001 (step B2002).

  When there is the start memory 1 (the result of Step B2002 is “Y”), the effect control apparatus 700 determines whether or not the holding signal 1 or the holding signal 5 is set to ON (Step B2003).

  When the holding signal 1 or the holding signal 5 is set to ON (the result of step B2003 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 uses the start memory 1 information including the game result information of the special figure variation display game. Obtain (Step B2004). And the production | presentation control apparatus 700 is set so that LED242 located behind the 1st accommodation hole 232 may light-emit (step B2005).

  In the light emission setting of the first accommodation hole 232, the light emission mode of the LED 242 is set according to the degree of expectation for the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory 1 information. For example, when the probability that the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit is 0% or more and 20% or less, the light emission is set to emit blue light, and when the probability is greater than 20% and 40% or less. It is set to emit yellow light, and is set to emit green light when the probability is greater than 40% and less than 60%, and red light is emitted when the probability is greater than 60% and less than 80%. If the probability is greater than 80% and less than 100%, it is set to emit rainbow light.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no start memory 1 in the process of step B2002 (the result of step B2002 is “N”), or it is determined that the hold signal 1 and the hold signal 5 are set to OFF in the process of step B2003. If it is determined (the result of step B2003 is “N”), the effect control device 700 sets the LED 242 located behind the first accommodation hole 232 to be extinguished (step B2006).

  After the process of step B2005 or step B2006, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not there is the start memory 2 based on the start memory state acquired in step B2001 (step B2007).

  When there is the start memory 2 (the result of step B2007 is “Y”), the effect control apparatus 700 determines whether or not the holding signal 2 or the holding signal 5 is set to ON (step B2008).

  When the hold signal 2 or the hold signal 5 is set to ON (the result of step B2008 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 uses the start memory 2 information including the game result information of the special figure variation display game. Obtain (step B2009). And the production | presentation control apparatus 700 is set so that LED242 located in the back of the 2nd accommodation hole 232 may light-emit (step B2010). The light emission setting of the second housing hole 232 is performed by the same method as the light emission setting of the first housing hole 232.

  When it is determined that there is no start memory 2 in the process of Step B2007 (the result of Step B2007 is “N”), or it is determined that the hold signal 2 and the hold signal 5 are set to OFF in the process of Step B2008. In the case (the result of Step B2008 is “N”), the effect control device 700 sets the LED 242 located behind the second accommodation hole 232 to be turned off (Step B2011).

  After the process of step B2010 or step B2011, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not there is a start memory 3 based on the start memory state acquired in step B2001 (step B2012).

  When there is the start memory 3 (the result of step B2012 is “Y”), the effect control apparatus 700 determines whether or not the holding signal 3 or the holding signal 5 is set to ON (step B2013).

  When the hold signal 3 or the hold signal 5 is set to ON (the result of step B2013 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 uses the start memory 3 information including the game result information of the special figure variation display game. Obtain (step B2014). And the production | presentation control apparatus 700 sets so that LED242 located behind the 3rd accommodation hole 232 may light-emit (step B2015). The light emission setting of the third housing hole 232 is performed by the same method as the light emission setting of the first housing hole 232.

  If it is determined in step B2012 that there is no start memory 3 (the result of step B2012 is “N”), or it is determined in step B2013 that holding signal 3 and holding signal 5 are set to OFF. In the case (the result of Step B2013 is “N”), the effect control device 700 sets the LED 242 located behind the third accommodation hole 232 to be turned off (Step B2016).

  After the processing in step B2015 or step B2016, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not there is a start memory 4 based on the start memory state acquired in step B2001 (step B2017).

  When the start memory 4 is present (the result of step B2017 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the holding signal 4 or the holding signal 5 is set to ON (step B2018).

  When the holding signal 4 or the holding signal 5 is set to ON (the result of step B2018 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 uses the start memory 4 information including the game result information of the special figure variation display game. Obtain (step B2019). And the production | presentation control apparatus 700 is set so that LED242 located in the back of the 4th accommodation hole 232 may light-emit (step B2020). The light emission setting of the fourth accommodation hole 232 is performed by the same method as the light emission setting of the first accommodation hole 232.

  When it is determined that there is no start memory 4 in the process of step B2017 (the result of step B2017 is “N”), or it is determined that the hold signal 4 and the hold signal 5 are set to OFF in the process of step B2018. In the case (the result of step B2018 is “N”), the effect control device 700 sets the LED 242 located behind the fourth accommodation hole 232 to be turned off (step B2021).

  After the process of step B2020 or step B2021, the effect control device 700 causes the LED 242 located behind the fifth accommodation hole 232 that is the special accommodation hole to emit light only when the holding signal 5 is set to ON. (Step B2022), and the notice effect decoration control setting process ends.

  In the light emission setting of the fifth accommodation hole 232 (special accommodation hole), the light emission mode of the LED 242 is set to emit light in the emission color corresponding to the most expected one of the acquired start storage information. .

<Preliminary production by the notice production device>
An example of the notice effect by the notice effect device 200 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35A to FIG. 35F are diagrams illustrating the notice effect of the notice effect device 200.

  As shown in FIG. 35 (A) and FIG. 35 (B), when a predetermined number (for example, four) of start memories of the second special figure fluctuation display game is stored, the special figure fluctuation display game is lost. When the game ends, one start memory is consumed and a special figure variation display game based on the start memory is started. At this time, the starting memories 2 to 4 in FIG. 35 (A) are lowered one by one to become starting memories 1 to 3 (see FIG. 35 (B)).

  As shown in FIG. 35 (C) and FIG. 35 (D), during the special figure fluctuation display game, the opening / closing part 102 of the second start winning unit 100 is opened by hitting the universal figure fluctuation display game, and the game ball is played. When it flows (wins) into the second start winning unit 100 through the receiving port 101, one start memory is added.

  When the opening / closing part 102 is open, the game ball that has flowed into the second start winning unit 100 passes through the first passage 152 and the supply passage 161 (see FIG. 7C) and enters the notice effect device 200. Led. It is detected by the game ball detection sensor 107 (see FIG. 7C) provided in the supply passage 161 that the game ball is guided to the notice effect device 200 via the first passage 152 and the supply passage 161.

  As shown in FIG. 35E, the game ball supplied to the notice effect device 200 flows into and is held in the accommodation hole 232 of the rotating body 220 rotating counterclockwise in the drawing. Which of the first to fifth accommodation holes 232 the game ball is held in is determined based on the timing when the game ball detection sensor 107 is turned on and the rotational position information (number of steps) of the rotating body 220. Is detected based on

  For example, when the game ball is held in the third accommodation hole 232 of the rotator 220, the LED 242 emits light with a light emission color corresponding to the expectation level of the special figure variation display game corresponding to the start memory 3, and the third accommodation. The light emission effect of the hole 232 is executed. At this time, the display mode of the start memory 3 displayed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 is changed from the normal display mode to a predetermined mode. With such an effect (notice effect), the player can recognize the degree of expectation of the special figure variation display game corresponding to the start memory 3 before the execution of the special figure variation display game.

  When the game ball is held in the third accommodation hole 232, when the start memory 3 does not exist, the notice effect is not executed.

  Further, when the light emission effect of the accommodation hole 232 is executed, the display mode of the start memory corresponding to the accommodation hole 232 may be maintained as the normal display mode. Since each accommodation hole 232 of the rotator 220 is indistinguishable by appearance, even if the player performs the light emission effect of the third accommodation hole 232, for example, the player can perform the notice effect based on any start memory. Although it cannot be specified, it is possible to recognize the expectation level of the special figure variation display game corresponding to any of the existing start memories. Thereby, it becomes possible to raise the player's interest in the special figure variation display game based on the existing start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 35F, when the rotating body 220 rotates and the game ball held in the third accommodation hole 232 is discharged from the notice effect device 200, the third accommodation hole 232 is illuminated. The LED 242 is turned off, and the light emission effect ends. At this time, the display mode of the start memory 3 returns to the normal display mode. Note that from which accommodation hole 232 the game ball is discharged is detected based on the timing when the exit detection switch 772 is turned on and the rotational position information (number of steps) of the rotating body 220.

  Next, another example of the notice effect by the notice effect device 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 (A) to 36 (C). FIG. 36A is a diagram illustrating the expected degree of the result of the special figure variation display game based on each start memory. FIG. 36B shows a notice effect when a game ball is held in the second to fourth accommodation holes 232 of the rotating body 220, and FIG. 36C shows the fifth accommodation hole 232 ( The notice effect when the game ball is held in the special accommodation hole is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 36A, up to four upper limit memories of the second special figure variation display game are stored, and the expectation degree of the special figure variation display game corresponding to the start memories 1 to 4 is 1%. A case is assumed in which 25%, 80%, and 100% (big hit confirmed) are set.

  In such a case, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), when the game ball is held in the second to fourth accommodation holes 232 of the rotating body 220 of the notification effect device 200, the second to fourth accommodations are performed. Each storage hole 232 emits light at the timing when the game ball is held in the hole 232, and the display mode of the start memory corresponding to the storage hole 232 changes from the normal display mode to the predetermined mode.

  Since the expectation level of the special figure variation display game corresponding to the start memory 2 is 25%, the second accommodation hole 232 emits yellow light. Since the expectation degree of the special figure variation display game corresponding to the start memory 3 is 80%, the third accommodation hole 232 emits red light. Since the expectation degree of the special figure variation display game corresponding to the start memory 4 is 100%, the fourth accommodation hole 232 emits light in rainbow colors. The notice effect by the notice effect device 200 is configured such that the light emission color of the accommodation hole 232 differs according to the expectation of the special figure variation display game corresponding to the start memory.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 36C, when the game ball is held in the fifth accommodation hole 232 (special accommodation hole) of the rotator 220 of the notice effect device 200, the game ball is placed in the fifth accommodation hole 232. The first to fifth accommodation holes 232 emit light in order at the timing when is held, and the display mode of the start memory corresponding to the accommodation holes 232 sequentially changes to a predetermined mode.

  The first accommodation hole 232 emits blue light, the second accommodation hole 232 emits yellow light, and the third accommodation hole 232 turns red according to the expectation of the special figure variation display game corresponding to the start memory. The fourth accommodation hole 232 emits light in iridescence. The 5th accommodation hole 232 which is a special accommodation hole is set so that it may become the luminescent color corresponding to the thing with the highest expectation among starting memories 1-4, and, like the 4th accommodation hole 232, the rainbow Emits color. As described above, when the game ball is held in the fifth accommodation hole 232 which is the special accommodation hole, the advance notice of the result of the special figure change display game corresponding to each of the existing start memory is executed.

  When the light emission effect of the accommodation hole 232 of the rotating body 220 is executed, the display mode of the start memory associated with each accommodation hole 232 changes as shown in FIG. For example, the display color of the start memory corresponding to each accommodation hole 232 is set to be the same color as the emission color of the accommodation hole 232. When the expectation level of the special figure variation display game is high as in the start memory 4 of FIG. 36A, a message such as “Intense heat” is displayed in the start memory display.

  When held in the fifth accommodation hole 232, which is a special accommodation hole, the display mode (display color, etc.) of all existing start memories is the expectation level of the special figure variation display game based on the start memories. It changes according to.

  Since the gaming machine 1 configured as described above is configured to execute the notice effect by the notice effect device 200 using the game ball after winning in the second start winning unit 100, the advance notice based on the start memory is provided. The execution frequency of the production can be increased, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Since the second start winning unit 100 includes an opening / closing portion 102 that can guide the game ball flowing down the game area 31 to the receiving port 101, it is easy for the game ball to win the second start winning unit 100, and the notice effect is executed. The frequency can be further increased.

  Further, when the game ball is held in the accommodation hole 232 of the rotator 220, the notice effect device 200 notifies the degree of expectation of the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory corresponding to each accommodation hole 232. Thereby, the player can increase the interest in the notice effect device 200 by trying to execute the notice effect for as many start-up memories as possible.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is obvious that various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical idea.

  For example, the notice effect device provided in the second start winning unit 100 of the gaming machine 1 may be a notice effect device 200 as shown in FIGS.

  38 (A) and 38 (B) are a front view and a front perspective view of a second start winning unit 100 according to a modification. FIG. 39A and FIG. 39B are exploded perspective views of the notice effect device 200 of the second start winning unit 100 according to a modification. 40 (A) to 40 (C) are diagrams illustrating a rotating body 220 that holds a game ball.

  As shown in FIGS. 38A to 39B, in the notice effect device 200 according to the modification, only the main body 230 is configured as a rotating body 220 that rotates with respect to the case member 210, and the light emitting unit 240. Is fixed to the case member 210 behind the main body 230.

  The main body 230 of the rotator 220 of the notice effect device 200 according to the modification is a translucent disk-like member, and has four receiving holes 232 on each of the front surface and the back surface. The front-side accommodation holes 232 are provided at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the main body 230, and the rear-side accommodation holes 232 are provided at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the main body 230. The front-side accommodation hole 232 and the back-side accommodation hole 232 are arranged to be shifted by about 45 ° in the circumferential direction.

  As shown in FIG. 40A and FIG. 40B, in the notice effect device 200 according to the modification, the game ball supplied to the notice effect device 200 is accommodated on the front side according to the rotational position of the rotating body 220. It is held in the hole 232 or the receiving hole 232 on the back surface side.

  As shown in FIGS. 40B and 40C, the accommodation hole 232 is formed so as to surround about 3/4 of the outer periphery of the maximum outer diameter portion of the game ball. For this reason, the game ball is held in the accommodation hole 232 in a state in which a part of the game ball protrudes forward through the notch 232c, but the game ball does not flow forward through the notch 232c.

  When the notice effect device 200 holds the game ball in the front-side accommodation hole 232, the notice effect according to the expected degree of the result of the first special figure variation display game based on the start memory related to the first special figure. Execute. The LED 242 of the light emitting unit 240 located behind the accommodation hole 232 holding the game ball is lit in a color according to the expected degree, and the accommodation hole 232 emits light with a predetermined emission color. At this time, the display mode of the start memory of the first special figure associated with the accommodation hole 232 holding the game ball is changed from the normal display mode to the predetermined mode.

  In addition, when the announcement effect device 200 holds the game ball in the accommodation hole 232 on the back surface side, the announcement effect device 200 responds to the expected degree of the result of the second special figure variation display game based on the start memory related to the second special figure. Perform a notice effect. The LED 242 of the light emitting unit 240 located behind the accommodation hole 232 holding the game ball is lit in a color according to the expected degree, and the accommodation hole 232 emits light with a predetermined emission color. At this time, the display mode of the start memory of the second special figure associated with the accommodation hole 232 holding the game ball is changed from the normal display mode to the predetermined mode.

  According to the gaming machine 1 including the notice effect device 200 configured as described above, the execution frequency of the notice effect can be further increased, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment, and can be applied to all gaming machines using gaming balls such as an arrangement ball gaming machine and a sparrow ball gaming machine. is there.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 30 Game board 31 Game area 34 Center case 34a Opening part 35 Fluctuation display apparatus 36 General-purpose start gate 37 1st start winning opening 41 Special variable winning apparatus 41a Opening / closing door 100 2nd start winning unit 101 Entrance 102 Opening / closing part 150 Downflow passage 151 Upper passage 152 First passage 153 Second passage 154 Discharge passage 161 Supply passage 170 Distributing portion 200 Notice effect device 220 Rotating body 232 Housing hole 232a Holding portion 232b Rolling portion 232c Notch portion 240 Light emitting portion 241 LED substrate 242 LED
250 Drive motor 600 Game control device 700 Production control device

Claims (7)

The game includes a start winning area provided in the game area of the game board, a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information based on winning in the start winning area of the game ball, and the game. A game control means for controlling the game, and an effect control means for controlling an effect related to the progress of the game based on a command of the game control means, and the execution result of the variable display game is determined in advance as a special result. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when
The start winning area is
An entrance for receiving game balls;
A downflow passage for flowing down the game ball received from the receiving port;
An effect device capable of performing a predetermined effect using a game ball flowing down the flow path,
A ball inflow detection unit for detecting that a game ball has flowed into the downflow passage,
The game control means includes
Start memory means for storing the right to execute the variable display game as a start memory based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area;
Pre-determination means for determining result information of the variable display game executed based on the start memory stored in the start storage means before execution of the variable display game,
The effect control means is executed by controlling the effect device based on the determination result of the prior determination means when the inflow of the game ball is detected by the ball inflow detection unit and the start memory is present. A gaming machine comprising: a notice effect execution means for executing a notice effect for informing a player of the result information of the previous variable display game. The start winning area includes an opening / closing part that can convert the state of the receiving port into an open state in which a game ball can flow in or a closed state in which a game ball cannot flow in,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the opening / closing portion is configured to guide a game ball flowing down a game area to the receiving port in an open state. The stage device is
A rotating body provided rotatably with respect to the game board;
A plurality of holes formed in the rotating body, and holding holes for discharging the game balls that hold or hold the game balls that have flowed down the flow-down passage according to the rotational position of the rotating body;
A light emitting unit that emits light to emit light from the housing hole,
The effect control means includes rotation control means for rotating the rotating body,
The notice effect execution means executes the notice effect by controlling the light emitting unit so that the accommodation hole emits light based on the determination result of the prior determination means when a game ball is held in the accommodation hole. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein: Each start memory stored by the start storage means is associated with each receiving hole of the rotating body,
The notice effect execution means controls the light emitting unit so that the accommodation hole emits light when the game ball is held in the accommodation hole and there is the start memory corresponding to the accommodation hole. The game machine according to claim 3, wherein the game machine is executed.   The said notice effect execution means changes the light emission mode of the said accommodation hole according to the expectation degree of the result of the variable display game performed based on the said start memory, when performing the said notice effect. Item 5. The gaming machine according to item 4.   The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the light emitting unit is fixed to a back surface side of the rotating body and includes a light emitting body at a position corresponding to the accommodation hole. The flow-down passage is arranged in parallel behind the first passage for guiding the game ball received from the reception port to the effect device, and the game ball received from the reception port as it is to the outside. And a second passage for discharging,
The ball inflow detection unit is installed on the first passage side,
The branching position between the first passage and the second passage is provided with a direction changing unit that changes the flow direction of the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage to the first passage or the second passage. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 6.